There are two graduate programs and many undergraduate research opportunities supported by the Collaborative Robotics and Intelligent Systems Institute (CoRIS). Students may earn Ph.D. or M.S. degrees in Robotics or AI, with optional double majors in AI, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Robotics.
Graduate Program in Robotics
The Robotics graduate program at Oregon State spans departments in the College of Engineering, with core faculty from mechanical engineering, computer science, and electrical engineering. Affiliations and collaborations across the university include oceanography, biomechanics, art, forestry, agriculture, and other programs.
The robotics research groups are housed in Graf Hall, a two-story 18,000 square foot highbay space for use as a shared laboratory, with associated small laboratories, conference rooms, and offices for student use immediately adjacent. This space provides a strong environment for collaboration and interaction among robotics graduate students and faculty. More information on the Robotics Graduate program, including how to apply, can be found on the robotics degree page.
Graduate Program in Artificial Intelligence
The Artificial Intelligence program at Oregon State encompasses the theory and application of computer systems designed to make decisions and perform tasks that normally require human intelligence. Application areas include automation, manufacturing, agricultural, transportation, health care, and security. More information, including how to apply, can be found on the Artificial Intelligence degree page.
Graduate Student Handbooks
Undergraduate Educational Opportunities
Both EECS and MIME offer concentrations in robotics. Information about the EECS focus area can be found on the Robotics Focus Area page. Information about the CS focus area can be found on the Robot Intelligence page. Information about the MIME option can be found on the Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Options page, under Robotic Control.
Undergraduate Research Opportunities
The CoRIS faculty are dedicated to providing opportunities for undergraduates to get involved in cutting edge research.
Is participating in research right for you?
Research can be a rewarding addition to your academic studies, both to put the skills you're learning into practice and to motivate learning new skills. However, it does require both a time commitment (6-8 hours a week is typical) and a mental commitment. A lot of research consists of trying things that don't work (or doesn't work as expected), thinking of a different approach, then trying again.
How to get started:
Start by looking at faculty lab pages and seeing what research might interest you. Read at least the introductions of a few research papers to get a sense of what kind of problems the research is addressing.
Questions you should be prepared to answer when reaching out to faculty:
- What interests you about that research area?
- What skills do you want to learn?
- What skills do you bring to the problem? How could you contribute?
- What time commitment can you make?
For high school students:
Consider the Saturday Academy's ASE internships.
For first and second years:
Many of our students begin with the URSA Engage program. We also encourage Honors College students to get involved with research as early as possible.
For US Citizens enrolled in a four year undergraduate program (including OSU):
OSU Hosts several summer research opportunities for US citizens across the country. These are 8-10 week paid summer internships.