robotics
The branch of engineering that involves the design, operation, manufacture, and application of robots. Robotics is part of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computer science and overlaps with mechatronics and automation engineering.
robotics — the branch of engineering that involves the design, operation, manufacture, and application of robots. Robotics is part of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computer science and overlaps with mechatronics and automation engineering. McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the enduring band (SCI 50.53/100) — a human-connection anchor whose value is projected to hold or grow through 2030. ESCO classifies it as a cross-sector (useful across many industries) skill within knowledge. It is currently listed by 7 occupations in our catalogue, including Robotics Engineers, Robotics Technicians, automation engineering technician, and marine mechatronics technician.
Occupations that require robotics
Showing top 7 of 7 occupations · ranked by India employment volume, then AI-durability.
Frequently asked questions
What is robotics?
The branch of engineering that involves the design, operation, manufacture, and application of robots. Robotics is part of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computer science and overlaps with mechatronics and automation engineering.
What category of skill is robotics?
ESCO classifies robotics under the knowledge category, specifically in the electronics and automation subcategory.
Is robotics an AI-durable skill?
McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the enduring band (SCI 50.53/100) — a human-connection anchor whose value is projected to hold or grow through 2030. This is a durable skill to invest in — high human-connection skills consistently resist automation.
Which jobs require robotics?
In our catalogue, 7 occupations list robotics as a required or important skill. The top occupations by employment volume include Robotics Engineers, Robotics Technicians, automation engineering technician, marine mechatronics technician, mechatronics engineering technician, microelectronics maintenance technician.
How transferable is robotics between industries?
ESCO tags robotics as a cross-sector (useful across many industries) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.
Is robotics the same as industrial automation?
Yes — robotics is also known as industrial automation, mechatronics, science of robotics, field of robotics, robotic engineering, or application of mechatronics. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.
How can I learn robotics?
The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands robotics and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.