Robotics Courses and Certifications

How To Mechatronics

Harmonic vs Cycloidal Drive - Torque, Backlash and Wear Test

Comprehensive comparison of 3D-printed harmonic and cycloidal drives, exploring design, assembly, efficiency, accuracy, and durability. Includes practical tips for 3D printing and robotics applications.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

DroneBot Workshop

Building the DFRobot 5 DOF Robot Arm

Assemble and control a 5 DOF Robot Arm kit using Arduino. Learn about power supply, degrees of freedom, servo motors, and coding for robotic arm manipulation in this hands-on tutorial.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

DroneBot Workshop

Building the MeArm Robotic Arm

Comprehensive guide to assembling the MeArm robotic arm, including servo calibration, step-by-step construction, and Arduino control. Highlights common errors and provides practical tips for successful assembly.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Alan Turing Institute

Building Dynamic Robots - Marc Raibert, Boston Dynamics

Exploring the future of dynamic robots with Marc Raibert, discussing advancements in hardware, control systems, and real-world applications. Includes insights on Boston Dynamics' innovations and a live robot demonstration.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Defunctland

History of Disney's Audio-Animatronics: From Automatons to Theme Park Innovation

Explore the fascinating evolution of Disney's Audio-Animatronics, from ancient automatons to revolutionary robotic characters, tracing Walt Disney's quest to create mechanical life in theme park attractions.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TED

Meet NEO, Your Robot Butler in Training

Discover NEO, a humanoid robot designed to help with household chores. Watch a live demo as roboticist Bernt Børnich showcases NEO's abilities to vacuum, water plants, and provide companionship, while sharing his vision for helpful robots.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Defunctland

Disney's Living Characters - A Broken Promise

Explore Disney's ambitious but ultimately failed Living Character Initiative - the quest to create free-roaming robotic characters in theme parks through this comprehensive 4+ hour documentary.

• YouTube
• 4 hours 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Stuff Made Here

I Made Auto-Aim for Mini Golf

Discover how to engineer an automated aiming system for mini golf using advanced mechanics, computer vision, and precision control to create the ultimate putting advantage.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Nvidia Deep Learning Institute;  Affectiva Microcredential

Computer Vision

6 reviews

Master computer vision skills for robotics and automation. Analyze images, extract features, and recognize objects using deep learning. Gain expertise in object tracking, localization, and advanced applications like skin cancer detection.

• Udacity
• 37 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Introducción a la robótica e industria 4.0

6 reviews

Aprende sobre el apasionante mundo de la robótica, su creciente aplicación y su impacto en la automatización para las industrias 4.0.

• edX
• 3 weeks, 4-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Stanford Seminar - Micro but Mighty- Microbots in a Macro World

Explore the world of microbots inspired by ants, capable of moving objects 2000 times their size. Learn about controllable adhesives, actuator choices, and team behaviors in microrobotics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Computational Design of Compliant, Dynamical Robots - Cynthia Sung

Explore computational design for compliant robots, covering topology optimization, hybrid aerial vehicles, soft arm optimization, and origami-inspired fabrication techniques for dynamic and adaptable robotic systems.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Robot Skill Acquisition: Policy Representation and Data Generation

Explore solutions for scalable, reusable, and robot-complete data in robotics, addressing challenges and hidden costs to advance robot learning beyond current limitations.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Towards Trusted Human-Centric Robot Autonomy - Stanford Seminar

Exploring human-centric robot autonomy: balancing safety and fluency in interactions. Insights on data-driven safety concepts and legible robot behavior for prosocial human-robot engagement.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Postindustrial Robotics - Creative Applications Beyond Manufacturing

Einblicke in kreative Robotik: Innovative Anwendungen von Robotern in Architektur, Kunst und Handwerk. Prof. Braumann zeigt, wie Roboter als Schnittstelle zwischen digitaler und physischer Welt neue Möglichkeiten eröffnen.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video