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
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2 vidéos•Total 8 minutes
Welcome to the course•2 minutes
What is an intelligent robot?•5 minutes
16 lectures•Total 120 minutes
Course overview•10 minutes
Lesson 1: Overview•5 minutes
What is a robot?•5 minutes
A note about the categorisation of robotics jobs•5 minutes
Software-related jobs•15 minutes
Hardware-related jobs•10 minutes
Research-related jobs•10 minutes
Other roles and specialisations•5 minutes
Lesson 1: Summary•5 minutes
Lesson 2: Overview•5 minutes
Industrial robotics•10 minutes
Logistics and e-commerce•10 minutes
Autonomous vehicles•5 minutes
Medical and health care robotics•5 minutes
Domestic robotics•10 minutes
Lesson 2: Summary•5 minutes
3 devoirs•Total 35 minutes
Check your understanding: What is a robot?•10 minutes
Check your understanding: Careers in robotics•10 minutes
Test your understanding: Robotics applications•15 minutes
3 sujets de discussion•Total 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 areas•20 minutes
Week 2. Challenges, opportunities and the skills required to succeed in robotics
Module 2•4 heures à terminer
Détails du module
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 vidéos•Total 37 minutes
Robotics is hard•4 minutes
The ethical implications of robotics•5 minutes
Career advice from Giuseppe from Ocado Technology•10 minutes
Career advice from Annagiulia from Shadow Robot•12 minutes
Technical skills: Important robotics tools and relevant programming languages•5 minutes
Course summary•1 minute
14 lectures•Total 133 minutes
Lesson 3: Overview•5 minutes
The future is exciting•5 minutes
Optional: Learn more about the trolley problem •10 minutes
Lesson 3: Summary•5 minutes
Lesson 4: Overview•5 minutes
What is Artificial Intelligence?•10 minutes
Lesson 4: Summary•10 minutes
Lesson 4: Overview•5 minutes
Fundamental theoretical knowledge and soft skills for a career in robotics•10 minutes
Podcast: talking robotics with Annagiulia from Shadow Robot•16 minutes
Podcast: talking robotics with Giuseppe from Ocado Technology•15 minutes
Lesson 4: Summary•2 minutes
Next steps•5 minutes
Optional: reflect on your own professional development and identify next steps•30 minutes
3 devoirs•Total 45 minutes
Test your learning and gain your certificate•25 minutes
Test your understanding: Ethics•10 minutes
Check your understanding: Skills and knowledge•10 minutes
1 sujet de discussion•Total 20 minutes
What about the now? Research the job market and find out•20 minutes
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I am not a student major in STEM realm, but this is definitely an excellent lesson for introduction of robots.
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It was nice experience learning a new and latest technology
This course is part of Click Start, a UK training programme designed to help young people develop digital skills. Click Start is offering a limited number of scholarships giving free access to young people in the UK.
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