Future Robotics Undergraduate Program (Program Code: 083201TK)

The Future Robotics undergraduate program was first proposed and approved in 2023 by Southeast University, marking it as the inaugural program within the "Interdisciplinary Engineering Program Category," which was also newly established by the Ministry of Education in 2023. The program is dedicated to cultivating leading talents who can explore the frontiers of future robotics and drive technological innovation in this field in alignment with national strategic priorities. It fully implements the innovative "Three Systems and Five Aspects" educational model, putting into practice a series of educational initiatives such as the "Residential College System," "Mentorship System," "Small-Class Teaching," and "Internationalization."

The Future Robotics program is an emerging interdisciplinary program built upon Southeast University's strong disciplines, including Mechanical Engineering, Control Science and Engineering, and Instrument Science and Technology, while integrating fields such as Information Technology, Electronics, Computer Science, Materials Science, Biomedical Engineering, and Medical Imaging. The program leverages the faculty resources of the university's numerous Double First-Class disciplines. Aiming at the future directions of robotics development, it deconstructs and reconstructs multidisciplinary courses into entirely new core courses featuring interdisciplinary integration, along with modular, freely selectable course groups to strengthen theoretical foundations. These are complemented by synchronized comprehensive practice courses that emphasize "learning by doing" to reinforce innovative practice. Project-based learning, with topics co-proposed by academic and industry experts, runs throughout the undergraduate stage, inspiring students to engage in exploratory, self-directed learning with "no single correct answer," and cultivating their innovative thinking and practical abilities to solve unknown challenges.

The Future Robotics program adheres to the educational philosophy of "Solid Foundation, Strong Interdisciplinary Integration, Emphasis on Practice, and International Orientation," adopting an innovative "3+1+X" integrated cultivation model. The first three years focus on undergraduate professional training. Under the support of a guaranteed graduate admission policy (for eligible students) and the mentorship system, the fourth year serves as a transitional period, during which graduate-level coursework can be flexibly arranged according to the progress of students' research projects. Throughout the cultivation process, a three-mentor system is implemented, pairing each student with a residential college mentor, an academic mentor, and an industry mentor, followed by a graduate research mentor in subsequent stages, providing comprehensive guidance. The program features a progressive, project-based training approach. Through curriculum reform, the traditional teaching system has been restructured to integrate knowledge via project-based learning. Leveraging initiatives such as the Student Research Training Program (SRTP), national and provincial innovation programs, and university-industry collaborative projects, students enhance their ability to solve complex problems in practice, truly growing into versatile talents capable of leading future technological development.