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How to Get Into Robotics

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How to Get Into Robotics

Instructors: Dr Rafael Papallas

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Beginner level

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7 hours to complete

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

59 reviews

Beginner level

No prior experience required

7 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

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.

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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!

Module details

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.

What's included

2 videos16 readings3 assignments3 discussion prompts

2 videosTotal 8 minutes

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

16 readingsTotal 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 assignmentsTotal 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 discussion promptsTotal 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.

What's included

6 videos14 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt

6 videosTotal 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 readingsTotal 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