Robotics Essentials
Learn key concepts of robotic systems and human-robot interaction (HRI) Determine how robotic automation is suitable for specific work tasks Identify basic robotic subsystems and recognize how these subsystems work together to influence the function of greater robotic systems Evaluate how automated technologies can be
Before you start
- Basic Python familiarity
- Comfort with algebra or calculus basics
- Interest in robotics systems
About this guide
Learn key concepts of robotic systems and human-robot interaction (HRI) Determine how robotic automation is suitable for specific work tasks Identify basic robotic subsystems and recognize how these subsystems work together to influence the function of greater robotic systems Evaluate how automated technologies can be implemented and determine what barriers exist to prevent such implementation Explore robotic systems and architecture
Common questions
What will I learn in Robotics Essentials?
Learn key concepts of robotic systems and human-robot interaction (HRI) Determine how robotic automation is suitable for specific work tasks Identify basic robotic subsystems and recognize how these subsystems work together to influence the function of greater robotic systems Eva
Is Robotics Essentials free?
HumanoidHub has not verified public pricing for this guide. Open MIT OpenCourseWare for the current access terms before enrolling.
Do I need any prerequisites?
Recommended prep: Basic Python familiarity; Comfort with algebra or calculus basics; Interest in robotics systems.
How long does it take?
Self-paced (provider defined). Most learners complete this guide in self-directed sessions over a few weeks.
Does it offer a certificate?
This guide does not include a formal certificate. Focus is on the learning material itself.
Related guides
Social robots and virtual agents as lecturers for video instruction
Brown, L., Kerwin, R., & Howard, A. M. (2013). Applying behavioral strategies for student engagement using a robotic educational agent. In Systems, Man, and Cybernetics (SMC), 2013 IEEE international conference on (pp. 4360–4365). IEEE. Byrne, D. E. (1971). The attraction paradigm. Academic Press (v

A neural blueprint for human-like intelligence in soft robots
A new AI control system enables soft robotic arms to learn a wide repertoire of motions and tasks once, then adjust to new scenarios on the fly without needing retraining or sacrificing functionality. The work was co-led by researchers at the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART
A new model offers robots precise pick-and-place solutions
SimPLE (Simulation to Pick Localize and placE), a new model developed by MIT researchers, learns to pick, regrasp and place objects using object’s computer-aided design (CAD) model

Industrial Robotics
Image 3Preview this course # Industrial Robotics Mathematical models and practical applications Created byFabrizio Frigeni Last updated 9/2019 English Image 4Preview this course Purchase options Subscribe and save From$13.00/month Access to 28,000+ top-rated courses Cancel anytime

Lecture 8.4: Stefanie Tellex - Human-Robot Collaboration | MIT Learn
<p><strong>Description: Human collaboration with robots that perform actions in real-world environments, carry out complex sequences of actions and actively coordinate with people, establishing a social-feedback loop. <p><strong>Instructor: Stefanie Tellex

Teaching Humanoid Robots Real-World Skills at MIT CSAIL’s Living Lab
Member Resources MIT In This Section Home MIT In This Section Filter Options In This Section Filter Options In This Section # Teaching Humanoid Robots Real-World Skills at MIT CSAIL’s Living Lab At MIT CSAIL's Living Lab, humanoid robots are learning to adapt, manipulate, and solve real p
Robots that use these skills

AgiBot X1
AgiBot
AgiBot X1 is a 130 cm, 33 kg open-source humanoid platform with 34 DOF for research and education.

AiNex ROS Education AI Vision Humanoid Robot
Hiwonder
AiNex is a compact ROS-enabled educational humanoid robot from Hiwonder with an HD camera for AI vision experiments.

Albert Hubo
HUBO
Albert HUBO is a KAIST HUBO-platform humanoid with an expressive Einstein-like animatronic head for HRI demos and research.
Refer a learner and get early access to our paid pathways and 1:1 mentorship pilot.
Join referral listNew robots, funding, and signals. Every Thursday.
Unsubscribe anytime.