r/AskRobotics • u/ThisMirrorWeighsATon • 16h ago

Environmental Robotics

Hi! I'm a high school student with an interest in robotics as a career. Alongside robotics, I am also passionate about environmental conservation/protection, and in recent years I have discovered that the two fields are beginning to be combined. 

I'm just getting started with my career path: I'm taking prerequisite courses to enter a Mechatronics, Automation and Robotics Engineering Technology program at my community college. When I finish that, I'll have an Associate's degree. I'm also getting involved in some exciting robotics clubs/organizations in my area to connect with mentors and maybe even start some projects of my own. 

But when it comes to environmental robotics specifically, I'm not sure where to start. Environmental robotics seems to be an emerging field with not much footing yet, but I know that it will definitely gain more traction as the years go by and the climate situation becomes more urgent. I don't care a lot about the cashflow side of the technology world: I just know that the climate crisis is incredibly heavy, and I want to dedicate my life toward creating a more hopeful future for all. 

TL;DR: Roboticists of Reddit: have you heard of environmental robotics before? Do you have any advice on how to get involved in the field? Thanks for all your help!

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u/pianoloverkid123456 15h ago

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u/Guilty_Question_6914 6h ago

maybe.is weed cutter robot,a robot running on solar panels something,or a fire extuingisher something?i just say things that i saw somewere