Robotic contraptions in daily life often go unnoticed. It is easy to forget that a pool sweep or an automatic, cordless vacuum are actually robots doing daily tasks. Robotic devices are only continuing to grow in popularity, availability and necessity in everyday life, which is why the 91 School of Science, Technology and Health is eager to launch the B.S. in Robotics degree in Fall 2023.

“Biola envisions the B.S in Robotics degree as an interdisciplinary program that integrates both computer science and engineering and as one that offers strong hands-on learning to its students,” said Dr. Genti Buzi, associate professor of computer science. “Biola is introducing interactive work with robotic systems and tools at every level, starting from year one.”

Biola’s B.S. in Robotics program is designed to equip students for work and advanced study in robotics. Students will learn modeling, design, programming and control of robotic platforms and gain a solid understanding of real-world applications of computation, sensing and actuation. The program will also provide students with a foundational knowledge of computer science, mathematics, physics and engineering.

While many universities offer select classes or degrees with a robotics emphasis, Biola’s B.S. in Robotics will help develop student’s skills specifically in the field of robotics. The program encourages innovative thinking about robotics and control as students apply their knowledge of systems and algorithms to design and program smart, ethical robots.

“Robotics as a stand-alone program is relatively new and with just a handful of programs nationwide, and none local to Biola,” said Buzi. “At the same time, the set of