Bachelor's in Automation and Robotics Add-On

The Technological University of the Shannon is a renowned institution of higher education located in the Shannon region of Ireland. Known for its commitment to academic excellence, research, and innovation, the university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in diverse fields such as engineering, business, science, and technology. With state-of-the-art facilities, industry partnerships, and a dynamic learning environment, the Technological University of the Shannon prepares students for successful careers and equips them with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today's rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Automation & Robotics is combination of the two most utilised technologies in todays manufacturing environments. Exploring the control of production equipment and the operation of cutting edge robotics. Engineers with these skills are now in high demand in the manufacturing sector, with many large companies struggling to fill all of their required positions due to a shortage of skilled graduates. If you are a motivated person with a creative mind, and are interested in engineering and how things work, then Robotics & Automation could be for you. TUS Midlands, with its recently constructed €35 million engineering building, is ideally placed to take you to the next level. What will I experience? On this course you will: Explore the relationships between Mechanical, Electronic and Software engineering as applied to modern ‘smart’ machines and robotics as commonly used in the manufacturing industry. Work in bright, modern laboratories with the very latest in robotic and automation technology and software. Get hands on experience programming and troubleshooting robots and automation systems. Use RoboDK for simulation and offline programming of industrial robots. Undertake a 13 week work placement in a robotics or automation aligned company.