Kickstarting My Robotics Journey: Seeking Advice!

[Jamrmis]

Hi everyone! With a Mechanical Engineering background, I'm excited to embark on my MS in Robotics this fall. I'm keen to sharpen my programming skills, particularly in C++ and Python, as I know these will be crucial in robotics and AI. Does anyone have recommendations for some great online courses—free or paid—that could help me in this endeavor? I'm looking for quality programs that could really make a difference. Thanks in advance for your suggestions!

 

[MikeSXS]

Guide to online courses for beginners in Robotics and AI, emphasizing the importance of programming skills in C++ and Python. Here's a summary of the recommended courses:

1. Coursera:
   • University of Pennsylvania’s Robotics Specialization: Topics include Mathematics, Computer Vision, and Problem Solving.
   • Northwestern University’s Modern Robotics: Focuses on Mathematics, Algorithms, and Planning.
   • University of Toronto’s Self-Driving Cars Specialization: Covers Algorithms, Machine Learning, and Software Engineering.
2. MyGreatLearning:
   • Offers a free course on Robotics and AI, covering control systems, algorithms, and robot programming languages.
3. CodeRobo:
   • Provides courses designed by robotics engineers focusing on software programming and real-world robotic applications.
4. LinkedIn Learning and Udemy:
   • Offer beginner-friendly and affordable courses in robotics.

For Artificial Intelligence:

• Coursera’s Google Cloud’s Introduction to Generative AI: Includes Artificial Neural Networks and Deep Learning.
• IBM’s Python for Data Science, AI & Development: Focuses on Python Programming and Data Analysis.