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California University of Pennsylvania

Robotics

Participating Secondary Schools:

  • A.W. Beattie Career Center
  • Connellsville High School
  • Fayette County Area Vocational-Technical School
  • McKeesport Area Technology Center
  • Mercer County Career Center
  • Peabody High School

Participating Post-Secondary Schools:

  • California University of Pennsylvania (Cal U)
  • Carnegie Mellon University

Contact: Dr. Stan Komacek
Phone:  (724) 938-4407

2+2+2  Robotics Technology Project

Students interested in the most recent, innovative technology have a unique opportunity for training in the cutting-edge robotics industry. Through a partnership with The Technology Collaborative and California University of Pennsylvania (Cal U), along with guidance and support from Carnegie Mellon University, students study robotics using curriculum developed through the National Robotics Engineering Center. The students move through a series of introductory activities into more advanced design and control challenges, using the same state-of-the-art equipment as California University. Students study robotics technology case studies and participate in hands-on lab experiences. High school students can earn up to 15 credits for use in continuing their education at California University. Because the application of robotics systems is beneficial to many industries, there are numerous employment opportunities for robotics technicians in the Pittsburgh area, as well as nationally.

 

Courses of Study

  • Agile Robotics 101
  • Agile Robotics 102
  • C++ Programming
  • Computer Design Software
  • Electrical Systems
  • Engineering Systems

Certifications

  • PA Skills Certification
  • Beattie Skills Certification

Career Path

Robotics Technicians are needed in many industries including:

• Commercial and Industrial Development
• Medical and Healthcare Industries
• Consumer Industries
• Defense and Homeland Security
• Civilian Security
• Community Development
• Emergency Response Robotics
• Agricultural Industries

Student Activities

• SkillsUSA leadership/competitions
• Hands-on work experience
• Field trips
• Programming competitions
• Robotics competitions

Partners

The Technology Collaborative
www.techcollaborative.org/

A. W. Beattie Career Center
www.beattietech.com/

Connellsville High School
www.casdfalcons.org/

McKeesport High School & Teachnology Center
www.mckasd.com/

Mercer County Career Center
www.mccc.tec.pa.us/

California University of PA Department of Applied Engineering and Technology

CMU National Robotics Engineering Consortium
www.rec.ri.cmu.edu/

CMU Robotics Academy
www.rec.ri.cmu.edu/education/

Robotics Corridor Project
The Robotics Corridor Project is a partnership between California University of PA, Carnegie Mellon, The Technology Collaborative, and regional high schools that is developing a seamless curriculum that can both serve the needs of Pittsburgh’s growing cluster of robotics firms and create a workforce-based competitive advantage for the state and region in the emergence of an agile robotics industry.


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