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Where do you want to begin?

Pick the path that sounds most like you. Each one is a short list of steps, in order. Everything is free, and you can switch paths any time.

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I am brand new to robotics

About 4 hours

  1. 1Read: how robots work
  2. 2Spark course, lesson 1
  3. 3Try a simulator
  4. 4Look up any word in the Atlas
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I can code and want to build

About 8 hours

  1. 1Pick a board: Arduino, ESP32 or Pi
  2. 2Wire course (Arduino robotics)
  3. 3Learn PID control
  4. 4Build a guided project
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I want to learn ROS 2

About 10 hours

  1. 1ROS vs ROS 2: what to learn
  2. 2Forge course (ROS 2)
  3. 3Understand SLAM
  4. 4Practise in the ROS 2 playground
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I am curious about AI + robots

About 3 hours

  1. 1AI and robotics: the complete guide
  2. 2How robots learn
  3. 3LLMs and robots
  4. 4Ask the R2 Co-pilot anything

Not sure? Take the 2-minute placement test and we will suggest where to start.