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One possible way to get into the robotics field could be by completing another B.S. degree at a university that is specializing in robotics. You could also consider a post graduate certification in robotics or a Master's degree in a field with a robotics specialty. Upon graduation from a program at a university that has an emphasis in robotics, you would then have access to job opportunies with robotics industries that typically go to such universities to fill positions in robotics and related areas. You can go to the website of Peterson's guide, for a list of such universities. At Lake Superior State University in Michigan (www.lssu.edu/eng), in most situations for those having a technical degree from an accredited institution, you can finish another B.S. degree in Manufacturing by completing an additional 32 credits (typically in 2 semesters which is 8 months). Also, at LSSU, there is a post graduate certificate program available in robotics completable in 5 months.