Many automation programs are created with the goal of introducing students to the engineering and technical principles necessary to design autonomous systems. For example, students might expect to become familiar with mechanical product design or the application of mechatronics technology.

Officially known as the Italian Republic, the country is found in southern Europe. The official language is Italian and the cultural rich capital is Rome. Many of the world's oldest universities are located in Italy, in particular the University of Bologna (founded in 1088). There are three Superior Graduate Schools with "university status", three institutes with the status of Doctoral Colleges, which function at graduate and post-graduate level.