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Electrical & Electronic, Mechatronic & Robotic and Computer Systems Engineering taster session

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Short Session  Delivered online

This taster session will introduce the overlapping disciplines of Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronic and Computer Systems Engineering, using as an example a six-axis robot arm, as might be used on an assembly line or in an operating theatre. The session will include contributions from existing students on these programmes.
Available dates
14th October 2026
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This Taster Session will introduce three closely-related degree programmes on offer at the University of Sheffield: Electronic and Electrical Engineering (EEE); Computer Systems Engineering (CSE) and Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering (MRE).

As an example of the content of programmes we will look at the design and use of a six degrees-of-freedom robot arm, as might be used on a production line or in an operating theatre. We will discuss the mathematical and computational techniques that are used to control the arm and then we will look inside at the motors, sensors and microelectronics that enable its operation.

The session will explain the distinctive features of the EEE, CSE and MRE programmes.

The session will be jointly led by a university lecturer and a current undergraduate student. Time will be allowed for Q&A so you can find out what studying at Sheffield is really like. 

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Available dates
14th October 2026
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Suitable for
Events for individuals (enquiry not required to be through a school)
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