Begin Robotics – Online Computing Course – FutureLearn
Learn robotics by exploring the history anatomy and intelligence of robots and test drive robots using exciting simulations Explore our introduction to robotics Robots today are roving Mars hoovering our floors building cars and entertaining us in films You may even share Stephen Hawkings world view that super-intelligent ones may one day bring about the end of the human race But what are the different forms of robots today And how do they achieve particular tasks In this introduction to robotics course youll explore these answers and more Discover the history of robots and their modern application Youll kick things off by taking a look at the basics of robotics By exploring the history of robots youll learn about some of the uses of these fascinating machines Next youll explore some of the modern applications of robotics and our relationship with them helping you gain context for whats to follow Learn about the basics of robot design On this robotics for beginners course youll discover some of the fundamentals of how robots are made As well as looking at some of the key components of robot design youll also examine how they operate Examine robot anatomy control and behaviour through a set of simulated tasks If youd like to find out more but dont have Hawkings brain or an advanced qualification in cybernetics this course is for you You wont require a soldering iron but youll explore the basics of robot design control and behaviour through a series of simulations that will have you test driving an ERIC our very own University of Reading mobile robot Describe different forms of robot and applications where they may be used Determine the appropriate commands to allow a robot to achieve particular tasks using information from sensors Appreciate how aspects of robotics can be applied in many different scenarios
