Intelligent Perception Engineering is an emerging interdisciplinary engineering program positioned at the intersection of artificial intelligence, instrumentation, and control engineering. It integrates intelligent sensing technologies, automatic control, electronic engineering, and computer science, while interacting closely with data science, optics, mechanical engineering, and materials science. As a new foundational discipline within control and information engineering, the program focuses on enabling machines and systems to perceive, understand, and interact intelligently with complex physical environments.
The program emphasizes the design and implementation of intelligent perception systems capable of high-precision sensing, real-time data acquisition, intelligent information processing, and autonomous decision-making. By combining advanced sensor technologies, data fusion algorithms, and intelligent control strategies, Intelligent Perception Engineering provides essential technological support for smart manufacturing, industrial intelligence, robotics, intelligent infrastructure, and next-generation cyber-physical systems.
Intelligent perception is widely regarded as a cornerstone of intelligent systems. From smart factories and autonomous equipment to intelligent energy systems and environmental monitoring, modern engineering applications rely fundamentally on accurate sensing, reliable data interpretation, and adaptive control. The Intelligent Perception Engineering program addresses this core challenge by cultivating engineers who can bridge the physical world and digital intelligence through integrated system design and interdisciplinary innovation.
With the rapid development of intelligent manufacturing and Industry 4.0, demand for high-precision, reliable, and intelligent sensing technologies has grown significantly. Intelligent perception has therefore become strategically important in industrial upgrading and technological innovation. In response to these trends, Anhui University of Technology established the Intelligent Perception Engineering program in 2022, aligning it with national strategic needs and emerging industrial demands. The program builds upon the University’s long-standing strengths in Measurement and Control Technology and Instruments, a nationally recognized and professionally accredited discipline, providing a solid foundation in teaching systems, faculty expertise, and experimental platforms.
The program aims to cultivate high-quality engineering professionals with strong professional competence, ethical responsibility, innovation capability, and global awareness. Graduates are expected to master intelligent sensing, data acquisition and fusion, intelligent detection, system modeling, and automated control. They are well prepared for careers in intelligent perception systems, industrial intelligence, smart equipment, intelligent infrastructure, and related fields, engaging in engineering design, research and development, experimental testing, system operation and maintenance, and technical management.
The curriculum is designed to integrate solid theoretical foundations with advanced applications in intelligent systems. Core courses include Intelligent Detection and Sensor Technologies, Embedded Systems, Visual Perception and Image Processing, Machine Learning Algorithms and Applications, Signal Analysis and Processing, Automatic Control Principles, Intelligent Perception System Design, and Intelligent Robotics Technology. Emphasis is placed on system-level thinking, algorithm–hardware integration, and real-world engineering implementation.
The program is supported by a strong faculty team drawn primarily from the well-established Measurement and Control Technology and Instruments discipline. More than 60% of faculty members hold doctoral degrees, and many are provincial academic leaders or award-winning teachers. Faculty research outcomes are actively integrated into undergraduate teaching, and students are encouraged to participate in research projects, innovation teams, and laboratory development under close supervision.
Comprehensive experimental facilities and close industry collaboration provide students with rich opportunities for hands-on training and engineering practice. Through internships and industry–university–research cooperation, students gain exposure to real industrial environments and develop strong professional readiness.
As intelligent manufacturing, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence continue to advance, intelligent perception technologies will remain at the forefront of engineering innovation. With strong academic foundations, experienced faculty, advanced facilities, and close industry connections, the Intelligent Perception Engineering program offers an excellent platform for students seeking a future-oriented engineering education and long-term career development.
