IDDD - Robotics

The Interdisciplinary Dual Degree program in Robotics aims to foster and cultivate future professionals in the field of robotics. These individuals will be equipped to contribute to the design, development, and implementation of robotic systems in various industries, ultimately enhancing productivity and contributing to the economic growth of the country. 

Learning Outcomes:

Students graduating with a dual degree in Robotics shall be capable of understanding and analyzing the following:

• Basic robotic technologies used across various applications

• Kinematics, dynamics, and control of Industrial and field/service robots

• Sensing, perception, planning, and control applied to autonomous robots

• Application of Artificial Intelligence, Neural Networks and Reinforcement learning in Robotics

• Hardware systems and controllers used in robotics

• Design of robotic systems for new applications

Who is eligible to apply? 

A B. Tech student or a Dual Degree student of IIT Madras in any discipline (except biosciences) is eligible to upgrade/opt for this program  provided the student has a CGPA of 8.0 or above up to 5th semester. Total number of seats will be fixed at 25 and allocation of dual degree specialization and award of the degree will be governed by the rules of the Institute.

Future prospects:

There are several leading companies who actively recruit students with knowledge of robotics. Some of the companies are:

• Eaton Corporation

• Bosch

• TCS Innovation Labs

• Titan

• ABB Robotics

• Kawasaki Robotics

• Pari Robotics

• DRDO

• CSIR

• Systemantics

• HiTech Robotics

• Stryker