How to Get Into Robotics

University of Leeds via Coursera

Go to Course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/how-to-get-into-robotics

Introduction

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.

Syllabus

Week 1. Introduction to Robotics

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.

Week 2. Challenges, opportunities and the skills required to succeed in robotics

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.