INTERESTED IN ROBOTIC ENGINEERING

My name is Bonita Kirby and I have a grandson who is finishing up his second year of college, in Florida. He is looking to transfer to another college to finish out his bachelor's degree. I thought if we go to the companies that employ these individuals in this field, we may get better guidance, because you know what you are looking for and also you have accomplished this goal.
We are not getting the answers from the colleges and really want to help our grandson achieve his goals. Please help me to help him.
He is interested in Robotic Engineering and his desire is to build the robot. However, he does not know which major to take. He wants to build the actual robotic parts and does not want to get into the making of the brains of the robot.Should he take mechanical engineering to do this, or does he have to also take computer engineering, or both. It is important to know which way to go with this, so that he does not waste two years and get the wrong degree.I know this is an imposition on our part requesting your help, but we really need the right counseling. If you can help it would be appreciated and if you can let us know which classes he should take to achieve this goal.His name is Tomias Scott and we live in Florida.Thank you for any direction you could give in this matter. 
Someone from your Support area suggested that I enter the forum and may get an answer to my email since he could not help me.
Thank you.
Bonita

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  • For beginner robotics engineering, I recommend purchasing LEGO EV3 or Robotis Bioloid construction sets for training, they will help into the details. Build confidence when working with these constructors, develop basic algorithms (simple navigation, captures, etc.). This will give you a base. Then you must definitely get an internship in a robotics company - there you will be taught everything. Here https://engre.co/ you can find a good companies. By the way, if you decide to study robotics engineering at an American university, then remember that there the main focus is on mechanical engineering, and you should never forget about software.
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  • Hi Bonita,

    There are certainly several major disciplines involved in robots, mechanical, computer hardware and software and electronics design.

    I am a microcontroller engineer, but spent most of my life as a consulting engineer often responsible for designing and developing in all facets of the above disciplines.

    From the sound of it, your son is interested primarily in mechanical design and that is an excellent field with lots of opportunities.

    However, strong computer skills are primary and mandatory, including, especially, familiarity with CAD, 3D Design methods and likely CNC machining methods as well.

    I went to Broward Junior College in Fort Lauderdale for a couple of semesters and I am familiar with Florida Atlantic University, although I do not know their strengths in Mechanical engineering.

    I would recommend that in my opinion it is generally it is better to go to a school with a positive approach to students than one with the best reputation or the most prestigious.

    They tend to burn out and burn up students.

    Best Regards,

    Gary

    • Thank you so much for your response to my email.  My grandson will have a lot to digest and decide about this field.He is considering University of South Florida in Tampa which seems to have a good mechanical engineering course. Thank you again for your input.

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