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Robotics Engineering

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Build autonomous robots from kinematics and motor control to ROS2, SLAM, and real-time embedded control systems.

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Phase 1: Foundations

Mathematics for Robotics

Master the linear algebra, trigonometry, and calculus core that underpins all robotics algorithms.

Electronics & Actuator Basics

Understand the electrical and mechanical components that make robots move.

Sensors for Robotics

Learn which sensors to use and how to interface them for reliable environment perception.

Phase 2: Motion & Control

Robot Kinematics

Model how robot joints and links move using forward and inverse kinematics.

PID & Motor Control

Implement closed-loop PID controllers for precise motor speed, position, and heading control.

Path Planning Algorithms

Plan collision-free paths from start to goal in structured and unstructured environments.

Phase 3: ROS2 & SLAM

ROS2 Fundamentals

Master the Robot Operating System 2 middleware used in research and industry robots worldwide.

SLAM & Navigation

Build maps and localise the robot simultaneously using SLAM algorithms and the Nav2 stack.

Gazebo & RViz Simulation

Simulate and visualise robots before deploying to hardware using Gazebo and RViz2.

Phase 4: Advanced & Industry

Computer Vision for Robotics

Apply OpenCV and deep learning perception to enable robots to understand their environment.

Robot Arm & MoveIt2

Plan and execute motion for robotic manipulators using MoveIt2 in ROS2.