Orono,
ME,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Computer Science - Creating Intelligent Robots in Orono United States | University of Maine
University of Maine
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Orono United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,528
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Robots are growing more prevalent, ranging from industrial assembly-line machines to household cleaning devices. While many robotic functions require minimal intelligence, certain applications demand autonomous operation with adaptable, intelligent decision-making. These include deep-sea research, environmental monitoring in dynamic conditions, extraterrestrial exploration, and select defense-related uses.
Smart autonomous systems
Robots represent a specific type of agent - entities that perceive their surroundings (through sensors), process information to determine actions, and execute behaviors (via effectors). Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) aimed at enhancing agent cognition will consequently produce more sophisticated robotic capabilities.
The Orca Initiative
The Orca Initiative specializes in intelligent system management, particularly for autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and other physical agents. Utilizing schema-based reasoning, Orca employs modular knowledge units containing both procedural and situational information to optimize mission performance. This adaptive reasoning system combines strategic planning with real-time adjustment capabilities when circumstances evolve.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
The candidate will have completed a bachelor's degree at a regionally-accredited university or four-year college.
Official transcript of all previous college or university work
Successful applicants will usually have a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale). Normally, no applicant will be considered who has less than a 3.0 or less than a B average in undergraduate computer science courses.
All GRE general scores are required by the School of Computing and Information Science. We do not require the subject test in computer science, although it may be submitted if desired.
International students will need to submit TOEFL (minimum 80), or Academic IELTS scores (with no score lower than 6.5 and a minimum average of 7.0).
Official transcript of all previous college or university work
Successful applicants will usually have a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale). Normally, no applicant will be considered who has less than a 3.0 or less than a B average in undergraduate computer science courses.
All GRE general scores are required by the School of Computing and Information Science. We do not require the subject test in computer science, although it may be submitted if desired.
International students will need to submit TOEFL (minimum 80), or Academic IELTS scores (with no score lower than 6.5 and a minimum average of 7.0).
Tuition
USD
30,528