Editing Animatronics (section)

== Training and education ==
Animatronics has been developed as a career which combines the disciplines of [[mechanical engineering]], [[casting]]/[[sculpting]], control technologies, electrical/electronic systems, [[radio control]] and [[airbrushing]].{{citation needed|date=April 2022}}

Some colleges and universities do offer degree programs in animatronics. Individuals interested in animatronics typically earn a degree in robotics which closely relate to the specializations needed in animatronics engineering.<ref>{{cite web|title=Animatronics Degree Programs with Career Information|url=http://educationcareerarticles.com/education-articles/majors-overview/animatronics-degree-programs-with-career-information/|website=Education Career Articles|access-date=6 August 2014|date=25 March 2013|archive-date=4 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140704035551/http://educationcareerarticles.com/education-articles/majors-overview/animatronics-degree-programs-with-career-information/|url-status=live}}</ref>

Students achieving a bachelor's degree in robotics commonly complete courses in:

* Mechanical engineering
* Industrial robotics
* Mechatronics systems
* Modeling of robotics systems
* Robotics engineering
* Foundational theory of robotics
* Introduction to robotics{{citation needed|date=April 2022}}