Georgia Institute of Technology

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Admission Snapshot

Typical admitted student: A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, engineering, or related field with strong programming and math background (calculus, linear algebra) is required; relevant work experience is preferred but not mandatory.

About This Program

This flexible online specialization allows students to master advanced perception and robotics topics from any location.

Career Outcomes

Excel as Robotics Engineer in Autonomous Vehicles with machine learning expertise

• 1. Computer Vision Engineer
• 2. Robotics Software Engineer
• 3. Perception Systems Researcher
• 4. Autonomous Systems Developer

What You'll Learn

• Fundamentals of image formation, feature detection, and stereo vision
• Robot motion estimation, planning, and control algorithms
• Machine learning techniques for perception tasks
• Deep learning models for visual recognition and robotics applications

Curriculum Highlights

The curriculum mirrors on-campus requirements, focusing on core algorithms, perception electives, and robotic intelligence projects.

Top Employers

Top employers include Google, NVIDIA, Boston Dynamics, Amazon Robotics, and autonomous vehicle companies like Waymo and Tesla.

Admissions

A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, engineering, or related field with strong programming and math background (calculus, linear algebra) is required; relevant work experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Application Materials

• Statement of Purpose: Required
• Letters of Recommendation: 3
• Resume: Required
• Transcripts: Official transcripts required

Academic Requirements

• Degree Required: Bachelor's degree
• GRE/GMAT: Not Required
• TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 90+ / IELTS 7.0+)