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 2 certificates available
RoboticsAutomationControl SystemsComputer VisionROS
Curriculum
Two complete tracks. Study either or both — each has its own 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.