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Getting Started & Setup

Welcome to Your Robotics Journey

Before diving into the hands-on modules, you need to ensure you have the foundational knowledge, choose the right learning path for your goals, and properly configure your development environment.

This module is your launchpad – it helps you:

  • Evaluate your current knowledge and skills
  • Understand what you need to know before starting
  • Choose the learning path that matches your goals and resources
  • Configure your development environment correctly
  • Know where to turn when you get stuck

Over the next 13 weeks, you'll invest 8-10 hours per week building hands-on robotics skills. Success requires honest self-assessment and proper preparation.


Module Structure: What You'll Learn

This module guides you through:

  1. Self-Assessment Quiz: Evaluate your readiness for the course
  2. Prerequisite Knowledge: Python, Linux, and math fundamentals
  3. Learning Paths: Three options tailored to your resources and goals
  4. Environment Setup: Installation and configuration guides
  5. Support Resources: Where to find help when you need it

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

  1. Assess your readiness for the course by identifying gaps in programming, Linux, and robotics knowledge
  2. Understand prerequisite knowledge and skills required before proceeding to Module 1
  3. Choose a learning path aligned with your resources (simulation-only, edge hardware, or full physical)
  4. Configure your development environment for Python, ROS 2, and robotics software
  5. Access support resources and understand how to troubleshoot common setup issues

Next Steps

Ready to get started? Head to Learning Path & Prerequisites to assess yourself and choose your path.

Time commitment: 1-2 weeks (completing at your own pace) Hands-on content: Environment setup and configuration Capstone connection: Your chosen learning path determines your hardware and simulation choices throughout the course

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