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Unmanned autonomous systems (UAS) are high-tech, intelligent machines capable of traveling by air, land, or sea without a human crew on board. Thanks to advanced computing, sensing, and electronic technologies and mechanical design, UAS are versatile machines able to maneuver in diverse, and sometimes dangerous, environments. UAS can go into the heart of a storm or a spreading wildfire to monitor threats to human lives and property or travel through remote areas to gather environmental data. Other applications of UAS include mapping and data collection, hazardous waste inspection, search and rescue and entertainment.
The emerging UAS industry requires highly-educated individuals who understand the fundamentals in terms of design, engineering, operations, and interpreting related data. To this end, the objective of the interdisciplinary minor in unmanned autonomous systems is to provide students with the skills and experiences that will help them better apply the knowledge gained in their majors to specialized problems in the field of UAS.
Emerging UAS technology is affordable, giving small businesses and individuals the opportunity to customize it for a seemingly endless variety of applications. Nevada offers a unique opportunity for both students and industry interested in investing in UAS, with a history of supporting UAS initiatives and a number of civilian and military resources for research and development.
The field of unmanned autonomous systems is booming. From delivering lifesaving medical care to mapping mines to supporting the military, the applications for UAS are wide-reaching and increasing. A minor in unmanned autonomous systems positions you to become a leader in this burgeoning industry.
Because unmanned autonomous systems fuse advanced computing and robotics with mechanical systems and sensors, a wide variety of career paths are available to students interested in autonomous systems. Combined with a degree in computer science and engineering, graduates can pursue careers in programming UAS or interpreting the data that they gather. A student in electrical engineering may find a career in advanced sensors. Mechanical engineering graduates might develop new UAS platforms capable of traveling in new or innovative ways.
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