Introduction to robotics
A beginner-friendly talk that explains how robots sense, think, and move, while showing how you can start exploring and building them yourself.
Talk: Yes | Workshop: Yes | Course: No | Audience: High School, Sixthform, College
Introduction to Robotics is an engaging and accessible talk that opens the door to one of the most exciting and rapidly evolving areas of modern technology. Robotics combines engineering, programming, electronics, and design to create machines that can sense, think, and act in the world. From factory automation and surgical robots to planetary rovers and home assistants, this session explores how robots work, what they’re capable of, and why they’re becoming such an important part of our lives.
The talk introduces the core building blocks of robotics in a clear, logical way, covering mechanical structure, sensors, actuators, control systems, and basic programming concepts. It explains how robots perceive their surroundings, make decisions, and carry out tasks, using real-world examples to illustrate ideas without requiring prior technical knowledge. Participants also learn about different types of robots—industrial, mobile, humanoid, and soft robots—and how design choices affect performance, flexibility, and reliability.
Designed for beginners and the curious-minded, **Introduction to Robotics** also highlights pathways into the field, including useful skills, study routes, and career opportunities. Whether you’re considering robotics as a subject, exploring STEM interests, or simply fascinated by intelligent machines, this talk provides a clear, inspiring overview of how robots are built, how they operate, and how you might one day create one yourself.
The talk introduces the core building blocks of robotics in a clear, logical way, covering mechanical structure, sensors, actuators, control systems, and basic programming concepts. It explains how robots perceive their surroundings, make decisions, and carry out tasks, using real-world examples to illustrate ideas without requiring prior technical knowledge. Participants also learn about different types of robots—industrial, mobile, humanoid, and soft robots—and how design choices affect performance, flexibility, and reliability.
Designed for beginners and the curious-minded, **Introduction to Robotics** also highlights pathways into the field, including useful skills, study routes, and career opportunities. Whether you’re considering robotics as a subject, exploring STEM interests, or simply fascinated by intelligent machines, this talk provides a clear, inspiring overview of how robots are built, how they operate, and how you might one day create one yourself.
