Bachelor of Science in Robotics

Program Description

Bachelor of Science in Robotics is being offered in collaboration with Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS), Germany. As per the Memorandum of Understanding signed between PAF-IAST and THWS, a split-degree program will be offered to the selected students. The students enrolled in the split-degree program shall be required to meet the entry requirements of THWS, Germany. Therefore, after completing one year of study at PAF-IAST, they will continue their studies at THWS, Germany. These students will be awarded the degree by THWS, Germany. The remaining students will continue their studies at PAF-IAST and will be awarded Bachelor of Science in Robotics by PAF-IAST. The curriculum of this bachelor program is designed by THWS, Germany together with experts from various robotics companies and hence meets the industrial needs. The curriculum by THWS has been adopted by PAF-IAST, while it has been tailored to meet the requirements of Higher Education Commission, Pakistan.

Salient Features of the program

Split-degree program in collaboration with THWS, Germany

International exposure
Strong collaboration with robotics companies
Extensive job opportunities after degree completion
Paid internships for the practical semester
Industrial final year project
Part-time jobs for students (Werkstudent)
On campus jobs for student assistants(HiWi)

Multidisciplinary, industry-oriented curriculum adopted from THWS, Germany

Austrian trained, foreign-qualified PhD faculty

Hands-on practical training through laboratory work/projects

Opportunity to work on research projects funded by national & international organizations

Industrial collaboration

Industrial expert lectures, industrial visits, and joint projects
500 hours mandatory internship
Opportunity to work with Industry Practitioners / Engineers

Associated Careers

Robotics is an innovative and rapidly growing field of technology. Today, robots can be found in many areas of industry and everyday life and their importance is steadily growing over time. Since their introduction in the second half of the 20th century, robots have been transformed into sophisticated and highly complex systems. Driven by the digitization of production i.e., Industry 4.0 and recent progress in artificial intelligence (AI), there is a growing need for robots. The global Service Robotics Market is set to gain traction from the increasing adoption of these robots in a wide range of sectors, such as agriculture, defence, logistics, and healthcare worldwide. According to a recent report, the service robotics market size was USD 12.88 Billion in 2019 and is projected to reach USD 41.49 Billion by 2027, exhibiting a CAGR of 15.9% during the forecast period. The growing need for robots and the increasing complexity of robotic systems is fuelling a high and long-term demand for academically qualified robotics experts. The design and implementation of robots and robotics systems requires a sound academic education. Moreover, various companies are desperately looking for robotics engineers and experienced personnel to develop and integrate applied and intelligent robotic systems.

Key Areas

Humanoid robotics, Service robotics, Field robotics, Industrial robotics, Intelligent robotics, Embedded systems design, Microelectronics and chip design, Digital systems design, Digital signal processing, Modern instrumentation, Modern control engineering and IoT services

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

The graduates of the BS Robotics program of the Pak-Austria Fachhochschule: Institute of Applied Science and Technology, Haripur are expected to achieve following capabilities after three to four years of graduation.

Develop modern robotic systems and be capable of improving their knowledge and adapting to new technologies and tools as the field evolves.
Investigate and innovate systems for societal needs in different domains, while observing work ethics.
Possess management and interpersonal skills, enabling them to take on entrepreneurial ventures and manage projects harmoniously with professionals of other disciplines.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs):

The Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) of the BS Robotics program are as follows:

Professional Knowledge: An ability to apply knowledge of Science, Technology, Mathematics and Fundamentals of their area of specialization to the solutions of real-world problems.

Problem Analysis:  An ability to Identify, formulate, research, and analyze broadly defined problems to reach substantiated conclusions using analytical tools appropriate to the discipline or area of specialization.

Design/Development of Solutions: An ability to design solutions for broadly defined problems and contribute to the design of systems, components, or processes to meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.

Investigation: An ability to investigate problems in a methodical way including literature survey, design, and conduct of experiments, analysis and interpretation of experimental data, and synthesis of information to derive valid conclusions.

Modern Tool Usage: An ability to create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern tools, including prediction and modeling, with an understanding of the limitations.

Environment, Society and Sustainability: An ability to understand the impact of professional practice and solutions to broadly defined problems in societal and environmental contexts and demonstrate knowledge for sustainable development.

Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of professional practice.

Individual and Teamwork: An ability to work effectively, as an individual or in a team on multifaceted and /or multidisciplinary settings.

Communication: An ability to communicate effectively with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.

Project Management: An ability to demonstrate effective management skills to one’s own work, as a member and/or leader in a team, to manage projects in a multidisciplinary environment.

Lifelong Learning: An ability to recognize the importance of and pursue lifelong learning in the broader context of innovation and technological developments.

The mapping of PLOs to the PEOs is tabulated as follows.

Sr. No.	Program Learning Outcome	PEO1	PEO2	PEO3
	Professional Knowledge	X
	Problem Analysis	X
	Design/Development of Solutions	X
	Investigation		X
	Modern Tool Usage	X
	Environment, Society and Sustainability		X
	Ethics		X
	Individual and Teamwork			X
	Communication			X
	Project Management			X
	Life-Long Learning	X

Industrial collaborations of partner university (THWS, Germany)

Bosch Rexroth AG
EDEKA Nordbayern-Sachsen-Thüringen Stiftung & Co. KG
FIS Informationssysteme und Consulting GmbH
Flexus AG
Fränkische Rohrwerke Gebr. Kirchner GmbH & Co. KG
Hans Geis GmbH + Co KG
LEONI AG
Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KG
SKF GmbH
Sparkasse Mainfranken Würzburg
WAREMA Renkhoff SE

Relevant Labs at PAF-IAST

Intelligent Field Robotics Lab
Intelligent Biomedical Applications Lab
Smart Agriculture Lab
Internet of Things Lab
Computer Vision Lab
Deep Learning Lab
Intelligent Systems Design Lab
Intelligent Natural Disaster Management Applications Lab
Mechatronics and Robotics Lab
Additive Manufacturing Lab
Control Lab

Course Curriculum

Semester 1

S.No.	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
S.No.	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
1	SS-109	German Language	2 (NC)
2	COMP-105	Fundamentals of ICT	1
3	COMP-105L	Fundamentals of ICT Lab	1
4	SS-111	Islamic Studies	2
5	PHY-101	Applied Physics	3
6	PHY-101L	Applied Physics Lab	1
7	SS-103	English Language and Communication Skills	3
8	COMP-111	Programming Fundamentals	3
9	COMP-111L	Programming Fundamentals Lab	1

Semester 2

SNO	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
1	SS-112	Pakistan Studies	2
2		Arts and Humanities Eleective	2
3	MGT-262	Entrepreneurship	3
4	ECE-141	Introduction to Robotics	3
5	ECE-141L	Introduction to Robotics Lab	1
6	MTH-102	Quantitative Reasoning – I	3
7	ECE-112	Electric Circuits	2
8	ECE-112L	Electric Circuits Lab	2

Semester 3

SNO	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
1	MTH-201	Quantitative Reasoning – II	3
2	MTH-101	Calculus and Analytical Geometry	3
3	COMP-112	Object Oriented Programming	3
4	COMP-112L	Object Oriented Programming Lab	1
5	ECE-161	Digital Logic Design	3
6	ECE-161L	Digital Logic Design Lab	1
7	SS-203	Technical and Business Writing	3
8	SS-331	Community Service	1

Semester 4

SNO	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
1	MTH-202	Linear Algebra and Differential Equations	3
2	ECE-214	Basics of Electronics and Components	3
3	ECE-214L	Basics of Electronics and Components Lab	1
4	MME-111	Robot Mechanics – I	3
5	MME-111L	Robot Mechanics – I Lab	1
6	ECE-341	Instrumentation and Measurements	3
7	ECE-341L	Instrumentation and Measurements Lab	1
8		Social Sciences Elective	2

Semester 5

SNO	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
1	ECE-251	Signals and Systems	3
2	ECE-251L	Signals and Systems Lab	1
3	COMP-292	Introduction to Cyber Security	3
4	MME-215	Robot Mechanics – II	3
5	MME-215L	Robot Mechanics – II Lab	1
6	ECE-261	Introduction to Embedded Systems	3
7	ECE-261L	Introduction to Embedded Systems Lab	1

Semester 6

SNO	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
1	SS-120	Occupational Health and Safety	2
2	ECE-351	Digital Signal Processing	3
3	ECE-351L	Digital Signal Processing Lab	1
4	ECE-342	Linear Control Systems	3
5	ECE-342L	Linear Control Systems Lab	1
6	COMP-262	Operating Systems	3
7	COMP-262L	Operating Systems Lab	1
8	COMP-240	Machine Learning	2
9	COMP-240L	Machine Learning Lab	1

Semester 7

SNO	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
1	COMP-443	Deep Learning	3
2		Robotics Specialisation Module – I	3
3	ECE-462	Internet of Things	3
4	ECE-462L	Internet of Things Lab	1
5	ECE-428	Actuators	3
6	ECE-498	Final Year Design Project – I	2

Semester 8

SNO	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
1	COMP-449	3D Machine Vision	3
2		Robotics Specialisation Module – II	3
3		Robotics Specialisation Module – III	3
4	ECE-499	Final Year Design Project – II	4
5	COMP-461	Distributed Computing	3