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How to Get Into Robotics

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How to Get Into Robotics

Instructeurs : Dr Rafael Papallas

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niveau Débutant

Aucune connaissance prérequise

7 heures à compléter

Planning flexible

Apprenez à votre propre rythme

Ce que vous apprendrez

Explain the foundational aspects of robotics, covering intelligent robot components.
Learn about the challenges in specific areas such as industrial robotics and autonomous vehicles.
Name current areas of robotics application, highlighting challenges in social, legal, and ethical aspects.
Identify diverse robotics careers and understand essential skills for success.

Compétences que vous acquerrez

Catégorie : Artificial Intelligence
Catégorie : Engineering
Catégorie : Electrical Engineering
Catégorie : Data Ethics
Catégorie : Computer Programming
Catégorie : Automation Engineering
Catégorie : Robotics
Catégorie : Manufacturing and Production
Catégorie : Biomedical Engineering
Catégorie : Automation

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In this course, you will learn about the dynamic world of robotics, which blends engineering, electronics, and computer science to create innovations that enhance our daily lives.

You'll learn to envision a future where humanoid robots assist the elderly, autonomous cars ensure safety and medical robots revolutionise surgical precision. You'll then discover the array of exciting careers in robotics, from engineering and software development to research and project management, gaining insights into the skills required for success in this rapidly advancing field. Click Start, a nationwide training programme designed to help young people develop digital skills, offers this course. Click Start offers scholarships giving free access to young people in the UK. Follow the link in the Click Start icon on the top, to check if you are eligible for free access!

In Week 1 you will be introduced to the subject of robotics! Specifically, Lesson 1 will define what a robot is, look at the 'attributes' of intelligent robots, and review some careers in robotics. Lesson 2 will look at some of the different industries that you might consider working in. The aim of the first week is to familiarise you with robotics and the job opportunities and industries robotics thrive in.

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2 vidéos16 lectures3 devoirs3 sujets de discussion

2 vidéosTotal 8 minutes

Welcome to the course2 minutes
What is an intelligent robot?5 minutes

16 lecturesTotal 120 minutes

Course overview10 minutes
Lesson 1: Overview5 minutes
What is a robot?5 minutes
A note about the categorisation of robotics jobs5 minutes
Software-related jobs15 minutes
Hardware-related jobs10 minutes
Research-related jobs10 minutes
Other roles and specialisations5 minutes
Lesson 1: Summary5 minutes
Lesson 2: Overview5 minutes
Industrial robotics10 minutes
Logistics and e-commerce10 minutes
Autonomous vehicles5 minutes
Medical and health care robotics5 minutes
Domestic robotics10 minutes
Lesson 2: Summary5 minutes

3 devoirsTotal 35 minutes

Check your understanding: What is a robot?10 minutes
Check your understanding: Careers in robotics10 minutes
Test your understanding: Robotics applications15 minutes

3 sujets de discussionTotal 40 minutes

Introduce yourself and tell us what you are looking forward to!10 minutes
Which category of jobs do you find the most interesting?10 minutes
Other application areas20 minutes

In this second week we will discuss the challenges and emerging opportunities of robotics. In particular we will discuss why robotics is hard, why the future is promising, and look at the ethical implications of robotics. Finally, we will host interviews with industry experts from Ocado Technology, the technology company behind the online grocery shop Ocado, and Shadow Robot.

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6 vidéos14 lectures3 devoirs1 sujet de discussion

6 vidéosTotal 37 minutes

Robotics is hard4 minutes
The ethical implications of robotics5 minutes
Career advice from Giuseppe from Ocado Technology10 minutes
Career advice from Annagiulia from Shadow Robot12 minutes
Technical skills: Important robotics tools and relevant programming languages5 minutes
Course summary1 minute

14 lecturesTotal 133 minutes

Lesson 3: Overview5 minutes
The future is exciting5 minutes
Optional: Learn more about the trolley problem 10 minutes
Lesson 3: Summary5 minutes
Lesson 4: Overview5 minutes
What is Artificial Intelligence?10 minutes
Lesson 4: Summary10 minutes
Lesson 4: Overview5 minutes
Fundamental theoretical knowledge and soft skills for a career in robotics10 minutes
Podcast: talking robotics with Annagiulia from Shadow Robot16 minutes
Podcast: talking robotics with Giuseppe from Ocado Technology15 minutes
Lesson 4: Summary2 minutes
Next steps5 minutes
Optional: reflect on your own professional development and identify next steps30 minutes

3 devoirsTotal 45 minutes

Test your understanding: Ethics10 minutes
Check your understanding: Skills and knowledge10 minutes
Test your learning and gain your certificate25 minutes

1 sujet de discussionTotal 20 minutes

What about the now? Research the job market and find out20 minutes

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University of Leeds

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Révisé le 7 déc. 2024

I am not a student major in STEM realm, but this is definitely an excellent lesson for introduction of robots.

Révisé le 20 nov. 2024

It was nice experience learning a new and latest technology

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