New technologies that will make daily life easier - student's perspective

Automation and Robotics is a field of study for enthusiasts of new technologies that will make daily life easier. Natalia Walczak, a graduate of Master’s programme, talks about the studies and development opportunities in this field.

I chose Automation and Robotics because…

I chose this field of study because I have always found the idea of using automatic solutions in everyday life fascinating. My interest was further strengthened by numerous superhero movies that I liked watching. As I observed the progress of robotics during my studies, I can say that I chose a field of study that has fully developed my potential.

What are the studies in Automation and Robotics like?

At first, during studies, we learn about the theoretical basics related to robotics and control. We use this knowledge in practice in the next semesters, including programming PLC controllers, controlling industrial robots, and developing software on microcontrollers. From the third year of studies, we implement group projects that enable the development of physical control models and prototypes of mobile robots.

What I like most about my field of study is….

…a variety of activities and opportunities to gain experience. Participation in numerous research organisations at the Faculty of Electrical, Electronic, Computer and Control Engineering also allows you to verify the knowledge acquired during classes in practice. I focused on the use of artificial intelligence in the control of mobile robots and I explore this wide issue at the .NET Student Research Club Lodz University of Technology, among others in the aRMoRS project.

Automation and Robotics should be chosen by a person who …

… is interested in co-creating the technologies of the future. Anyone who has the spark of an inventor in them, would like to support technological processes, low-level programming or implement projects related to the robotization of industry and transport will certainly find a perfect fit here.

And after graduation?

Studying Automation and Robotics has given me a lot of professional and research perspectives. I can further develop the research ones at the second cycle, where the study program is largely project-based, and this is also the path I chose. Studying this field is very exciting, full of inspiration and you are bound to land a well-paid job.

Natalia Walczak, Poland
Automation and Robotics student