Robotics Essentials
Designing and building robotic systems.
Explore the Foundations of Robotic Systems
Converging technologies and global competition are driving the explosive growth of robotics development across a variety of industries. Companies today need talent with the right combination of technical and business skills to harness the massive power of automation and integrated robotics solutions.
Where can you get a richer understanding of robotics technology and its business applications to expand your career opportunities? MIT xPRO’s online learning programs, which leverage vetted content from world-renowned experts to make learning accessible anytime, anywhere.
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Key Takeaways
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
Identify the basics of sensing and control in robotic applications
Solve queries and strengthen your knowledge through live AMA sessions with faculty
Program Topics
Program Highlights
Earn a certificate and 4 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from MIT xPRO
Career-ready skills to position you in a growing market
Workbook to help you apply your learnings
Live faculty sessions
Technical workshops
Who Is This Program For?
The Robotics Essentials online program provides learners with knowledge and resources to identify basic robotic subsystems, evaluate human-robot interactions, and analyze challenges to the implementation of robotic systems. This program is an ideal launchpad for those who want to chart a path forward in full stack robotics, including:
Engineers looking to gain an end-to-end understanding of robotics and automation to expand their career opportunities.
Product Managers who want to learn the fundamentals of robotics to inform their product development decisions and offer more integrated solutions. Representative roles include:
Consultants looking to understand the range of robotic applications and stay up to date on cutting-edge robotic systems and subsystems. Representative roles include:
Professionals in robotics and related industries, including operations, technology, and business executives who need to understand how robotic applications can give their firm a competitive edge.
Program Faculty
Professor at MIT in the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, leads Interactive Robotics Group in the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory
Julie Shah is Associate Dean of Social and Ethical Responsibilities of Computing at MIT, a professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and Director of the Interactive Robotics ...
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at MIT, Class of 1957 Career Development Professor
Alberto Rodriguez is the Class of 1957 Associate Professor at the Mechanical Engineering Department at MIT. Alberto graduated in mathematics ('05) and telecommunication engine...
Certificate
Get recognized! Upon successful completion of this program, MIT xPRO grants a certificate of completion to participants and 8 Continuing Education Units (CEUs). This program is graded as a pass or fail; participants must receive 75% to pass and obtain the certificate of completion.
After successful completion of the program, your verified digital certificate will be emailed to you, at no additional cost, in the name you used when registering for the program. All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of MIT.
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