Phase 1: The Foundations
Before you wire a single circuit or write a single line of code, you need a mental model of what a robot actually is. Phase 1 gives you that model — the history, the anatomy, and the mathematics that underpin every robot on the planet.
Why start here?
Robotics sits at the intersection of mechanical engineering, electronics, and software. Jumping straight into coding without understanding the physical system is like writing a web app without knowing what a server is. These three foundational articles give you the map before the journey begins.
1. What is Robotics?
Discover the history of robotics — from ancient automata to Boston Dynamics and Tesla's Optimus. Understand the five categories of robots and where the field is headed.
Explore What is Robotics →2. Robot Anatomy
Break down every robot into its parts: sensors (eyes & ears), actuators (muscles), controllers (brain), and the body (structure). Learn how each part contributes to the whole.
Explore Robot Anatomy →3. Math for Robotics
Vectors, matrices, coordinate transformations, and trigonometry — the four mathematical tools every roboticist uses daily. No calculus PhD required, just clear intuition.
Explore Math for Robotics →Frequently Asked Questions
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