The four-year Bachelor of Automation and Robotics (Honours) degree program prepares you for a career in the field of automation and robotics. Autonomous and remotely operated systems are deployed the world over with ever increasing frequency. Such systems are being implemented in many instances to reduce risk to human workers, to achieve higher efficiencies in manufacturing and to improve the quality of lives through robot-assisted rehabilitation and care. Variations of these systems are often in place for reasons of feasibility, efficiency, safety or practicality. Traditionally, in order to develop such systems, collaborative expertise and knowledge in aspects of mechanical and electrical engineering as well as computer science is necessary. Through a combination of these three fields of engineering, this program helps you acquire the theoretical and applied expertise to succeed in the field of automation and robotics. As a student in this program, you acquire knowledge and skills specific to electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and computer science, including: engineering principles, professionalism and methodologies fundamentals of mathematics, technical writing, dynamics, electronics, computer programming, optical systems and materials science machine design, control systems, electromechanical actuators, sensors, vision systems and the software necessary to design and simulate autonomous and remotely operated systems and components project planning and management, and research and leadership This co-operative education program provides you with learning opportunities through industrial and/or applied research placements. A comprehensive final year project tied to the needs of industry exists to challenge you, presenting the opportunity to test and further develop knowledge and skills. If you are interested in the potential of self-employment, you have an opportunity to foster entrepreneurial aspirations. In this program may find employment opportunities in sectors such as: industrial automation mining agriculture manufacturing aerospace healthcare defense Graduates may also choose to pursue further academic study in fields related to manufacturing, robotics, control systems or other areas of mechanical or electrical engineering. Algonquin College intends to pursue accreditation of this program with the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board of Engineers Canada. SUCCESS FACTORS This program is well suited for students who: Possess strong analytical, logical, mathematical and critical-thinking skills. Enjoy working with mechanical and/or electrical assemblies. Can work independently and collaborate in problem-solving teams. Are interested in working with a wide variety of people and situations. Have an appreciation for creative work and using cutting edge technology.