Robotics Engineer

What is this career?

Robotics engineers combine mechanical, electronics and software skills to create robots for factories, hospitals, defence and space.

What does this professional do?

Designs robot hardware, programs control systems, integrates sensors and tests robotic systems.

Who may enjoy this career?

Students who love both hardware and coding, enjoy competitions like robotics Olympiads, and dream of building machines.

What to do after Class 12

PCM in Class 11–12, then B.Tech in Robotics/Mechatronics/Mechanical/ECE, plus robotics projects and competitions.

Course duration

4 years

Approximate fees

₹1,00,000–₹6,00,000 per year — verify per college

Further study

M.Tech/MS in Robotics, specialisations abroad.

Subjects to consider after Class 10

• Mathematics
• Science

Available courses

• B.Tech Robotics & Automation
• B.Tech Mechatronics
• B.Tech ECE/Mechanical + robotics focus

Entrance examinations

College options

• IITs
• NITs
• VIT
• SRM
• Manipal Institute of Technology

Career opportunities

• Industrial automation
• Defence & DRDO
• Space (ISRO)
• Medical robotics
• Startups

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