Robotics
Whether you’re a new student starting your first assignment or delving into a research project, this subject guide is designed to assist Robotics students in finding the best information. On this page you'll find key resources, as well as guides to help you develop your academic, study, and digital skills. If you can’t find what you need, you contact the Academic Support Team: library-SEE@salford.ac.uk.
Popular pages on the Library website
Three key actions for getting started
Finding information for your assessments
Developing strong information searching skills saves time and yields relevant results. The Finding Information Skills page covers everything you need for academic searching. Take the Finding Information Skills assessment for a personalised action plan.
- Reading Lists
These are set up by your tutors to guide you to good quality, relevant and useful materials to help you with your studies. They are a great starting point before doing your own research - find out more about your Reading Lists.
- Library Search
Library Search can make your academic life easier by helping you find a range of reliable and trustworthy sources for your work. It contains a wealth of information to help you make the most of your studies, including books/eBooks, journals/eJournals, articles, databases, and more.
Using Library Search may feel daunting at first, but don't worry, we have a range of guides on how to find relevant resources.
Key resources for robotics students
Databases
Standards
Patents
- Espacenet Patent Search
- Scopus - Search for your topic, then click the ‘Patents’ tab on the results page.
- UK Patent Office
- United States Patent and Trademark Office
Useful Websites
International Federation of Robotics - International Industry group concerned with commercial robotics. The site includes news, case studies, blog posts and a robot history.
UK Robotics BARA - The British Automation & Robot Association aim to promote the use and development of Industrial Robots and Automation in British industry.
IEEE Robotics and Automation Society - A membership organisation scientific and technological knowledge in Robotics and Automation. Some of the content is open access, but if you are asked to log in to read more, click the Shibboleth link, search for University of Salford and use your network username and password.
LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning offers more than 9,000 professionally produced online courses covering a wide range of technical, creative and professional skills.
Always use our institutional link to log in – you will need your University email address and password. The first time that you log in, you will be taken through a setup process to discover courses tailored to your interests.
Use the Search form to see the suite of subjects and courses available that are of particular use for Robotics.
Discover more in our video: Using LinkedIn Learning at Salford.
Study better
- University Assessments
Whilst studying at Salford you will need to complete a range of assessments. We provide a range of guidance on how to approach the different assessment types you may come across.
- Referencing
We provide eLearning, written guides, and an extensive list of referencing examples.
- Skills A-Z
We have developed eLearning over a wide range of subjects for you to develop your academic skills at home and in your own time.
Workshops
We offer online and face-to-face workshops to help you develop your academic skills. These engaging, interactive sessions cover a wide range of topics which take place throughout the year, so check up on the list regularly.
Click on a workshop title to book onto the session via Advantage. If a session has no remaining spaces, sign up to the waiting list in case a space becomes free!
One to one appointments
You can book a one to one appointment with your Academic Support Team to discuss finding information, academic and writing skills, or digital support.
Follow the link below, choose your school and what you'd like support with, then select your chosen time slot and book on through Advantage.