1st -- you're not going to be a computer scientist. You'll be a software developer, unless you're going to a research university with a Phd. I worked for a major robotics company while in school. After graduation I thought I'd try my hand at developing other software. I returned to robotics about two years ago after a few years away. I've never found any other software development that affords the same level of challenge, excitement, and personal reward. Besides, I get to spend at least 10-15 hours of my week testing on things (away from a desk).

Dr. Strangelove. They're japanese. Think Ghost in the Shell.