The three specialisations of the MSc Robotics programme are founded on the following definition of a robot:
Robot = "A mechanism that moves in an environment, with at least some autonomy or some interaction".
The specialisation Mechatronics and Physical AI links to the movement of a robot in its environment. Mechatronics is the combination of Mechanics, Electronics, Control, and Computing. Physical AI stands for intelligence by design; solving problems that involve direct interaction with the physical world.
The specialisation Algorithms and Software AI links to the autonomy of the robot. It is all about the brains of the robot; developing smart algorithms for perception, cognition, and navigation of the robot.
The specialisation Human-Robot Interaction and Social AI links to the interaction with the robot and specifically the social interaction with a human. Social AI stands for the combination of human intelligence and machine intelligence.