Mobile Robotics
Design intelligent machines that move, explore, and adapt in real-world environments.
Welcome to the Mobile Robotics course, where static systems evolve into autonomous explorers. Mobile robots are the backbone of innovation in logistics, agriculture, healthcare, and exploration, capable of mapping environments, planning efficient paths, and making real-time decisions. From drones delivering medical supplies to warehouse robots streamlining operations, their impact is transformative.
In this course, you'll uncover the algorithms, systems, and technologies that make these robots possible. Through hands-on exercises, insightful case studies, and practical simulation tools, you'll gain the skills to design, program, and deploy mobile robots that navigate complex environments with confidence and precision.
By the end, you'll be ready to bring robotic mobility from theory to applied reality, equipping you for the future of autonomous systems.
What You’ll Learn
Introduction to Mobile Robots
Explore ground robots, drones, and autonomous vehicles—their structures, capabilities, and design trade-offs.
Navigation & Path Planning
Master algorithms for obstacle avoidance, efficient route planning, and real-time decision-making in dynamic environments.
Localization & Mapping (SLAM)
Learn how robots accurately determine their position, build maps, and adapt in unknown or changing surroundings.
Industry Applications
Examine case studies in logistics, agriculture, healthcare, and exploration to see how mobile robots create measurable impact across diverse sectors.
What’s Included
  • Engaging audio and text lessons blending theory with practical examples.
  • Coaching Session: Robot Navigation Unpacked Perception, Pathfinding, and SLAM
  • Case studies showcasing real-world applications with drones, warehouse robots, and field systems.
  • Downloadable worksheets and study guide to design and test your own mobile robot prototypes.
Who This Course Is For
  • Robotics engineers and developers building autonomous systems.
  • Innovators in logistics, agriculture, healthcare, or exploration.
  • Analysts and researchers studying intelligent navigation and mobility.
  • Enthusiasts ready to move from theory into real-world robotics projects.
Requirements
  • Completion of Module 4: Robot Control Systems is recommended.
  • Familiarity with sensors and control theory will strengthen your understanding.
  • A problem-solving mindset—ready to test, iterate, and refine solutions.
Certification
Earn a Certificate of Completion showcasing your ability to design and deploy mobile robots capable of real-world navigation and autonomous decision-making, validating your expertise in this critical field.
Part of the Robotics and Automation Mastery Path
Introduction to Robotics (You are here)
Robot Kinematics and Dynamics
Sensors and Actuators
Robot Control Systems
Industrial Robotics Overview
Mobile Robotics
Automation Technologies
Robotic Vision Systems
Emerging Trends in Robotics and Automation
Practical Applications and Case Studies
Each step builds toward mastery - from the fundamentals of motion to intelligent, adaptable autonomy, guiding you to become a robotics expert.
Navigate the Future of Robotics
Robots aren’t just built to move - they’re built to think on the move. Learn how to create mobile systems that see, decide, and act independently in the real world.