Mathematics & Engineering
Intermediate
Robotics and Automation Engineering
Sensors, control, kinematics, computer vision and autonomous systems for real robots.
A university-level robotics course covering robot anatomy, kinematics, sensors and control theory, programmable logic controllers, robot operating systems, computer vision, motion planning, autonomous navigation and industrial automation safety.
130h Certificate available
RoboticsAutomationControl SystemsComputer VisionROS
Curriculum
One complete track with its own final exam and certificate.
Eight modules from robot anatomy and kinematics through control, perception, planning and industrial automation, using free browser-based simulators.
What a robot is made of.
- Types of Robots and Their Applications Lab40 min
- Links, Joints, Degrees of Freedom and Workspace Lab40 min
- Actuators: Motors, Servos and Drives Lab40 min
- End Effectors, Grippers and Tooling Lab40 min
Careers this prepares you for
- Robotics Engineer
- Controls Engineer
- Automation Engineer
- Mechatronics Engineer
- Autonomous Systems Engineer
How you study
Every lesson pairs an in-depth video with written notes, key takeaways, a hands-on lab, exercises and a quiz. Work at your own pace, then sit the final examination for your Erudex certificate.