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An independent or self-governing system refers to a robot that operates with minimal human intervention - responding to scenarios much like a person would. Autonomous systems enhance productivity, boost safety, minimize resource consumption, and handle duties to create more available time for people. Beyond routine functions, these systems also excel in exceptional situations - such as robotic devices capable of refueling satellites. The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computing Systems provides a PhD program in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and Engineering.
The graduate research setting offers outstanding prospects to engage in stimulating, complex initiatives. Financial support originates from federal and state research organizations including NSF, NIH, NASA, Army Research Office, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Office of Naval Research, and Ohio Department of Transportation. Our institution boasts superior research and instructional resources, featuring 32 faculty members along with cutting-edge research labs specializing in hardware/software systems, AI, neural networks, image processing, electronic design automation, MEMS, microsensors, millimeter wave technology, photonics, nanoelectronics, and optoelectronics.