<p>Hi,</p>
<p>I have become interested in learning more about robotics recently. Up to this point I have not made up my mind on what I would like to pursue as a possible career but I feel "making robots" is exciting enough for me. Other than computer science what other fields will yeild a future robotic engineer? Is there actually a major in "robots"? Sorry if I don't know much.</p>
<p>Thank you in advance!</p>
<p>Electrical Engineering.</p>
<p>In addition to EE and CS, MechE is a good one for a future roboticist.</p>
<p>I wish there was a discrete academic field for Robotic Engineering :(</p>
<p>CE usually includes robotics as well. In general though, like many other “new” fields, robotics takes engineers from all disciplines.</p>
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<p>Some schools have it structured as one, but really, you don’t need it. Major in a field that is a robotics feeder, take robotics classes (MIT offers several), do a robotics UROP or internship, and you should be good to go. Plus, with your less specific degree, you’ll have more versatility.</p>
<p>I forgot an obvious robotics feeder major - course 16! Aeronautical/astronautical engineering!</p>