2. Robotics By: Phil FosterPhil Foster CMIS 102 Intro to Computers PowerPoint Homework Assignment 2 February 24, 2004

3. Career focus and Goals Hope to eventually receive a doctorate in computer engineering. Aid in helping humanity. Receive a well paying job with great benefits.

4. Present Status Currently build K-nex robots. I am entering into either Drexel’s Villanova’s, or Penn State’s College of Engineering next year to receive my Bachelor’s Degree.

5. Robotics I hope to utilize my degrees to specifically enter the field of robotics and artificial intelligence. Robotics is the science or study of the technology associated with the design, fabrication, theory, and application of robots.

6. Required Course of Study Complete 5 year co-op at Drexel University. Complete the basic engineering syllabus for freshmen. Basic courses include physics, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, and electrical engineering.

7. Course of Study (cont.) One or Two years in Master’s study in electrical or mechanical engineering. Also, a doctorate opens up jobs in design and research.

8. Statistics # of people in profession: 35,000 Average hours per week: 50 Average starting salary: $30,000 Average salary after 5 years: $45,000 Average salary after 10 to 15 years: $100,000

9. Major Employers Ford Motor Company American Robot Corporation GSMA-Parish

10. Recent Accomplishments in Robotics Robots are used for entertainment, education, personal, and social welfare. Prototypes serve food in prisons. Some robots are being developed that detect hazardous items such as bombs.

11. Thank You