Robotics and the IoT

Enter the emerging world of Robotics & the Internet of Things (IoT).

Go through a series of hands-on robot building projects and courses.

This program teaches you the basics of Robotics and the Internet of Things (IoT) through a series of hands-on robot building projects. Start with lessons on basic electronics, associated tools, and equipment. Then, progress into building your robots while learning the basics of robot operating systems, robotic drives, and associated physics. To program, control, and interact with your robots, you will learn how to utilize two popular, credit card sized computers: Arduino and Raspberry Pi.

Begin your studies with Arduino Programming and Hardware Fundamentals, Motor Controls Fundamentals, Mechanical Systems Fundamentals, PLC Fundamentals, Robotics Fundamentals, Manufacturing Processes & Sciences Overview (4 Part Series with various fundamentals including but not limited to Applied and Engineering Sciences, Manufacturing Process Applications, Fluid Systems, Machine Tools and Operations, Welding Processes, Additive Manufacturing, CNC Machines, Circuits & Magnetism, Control Devices, Distribution Systems, Hydraulic & Pneumatic Components, Fluid Conductors, High-Speed Machining), Robot Framework Test Automation (Selenium), Robotics Operating System (ROS), Robotic Process Automation (RPA), and more. You'll also have the opportunity to choose from over 300 electives including but not limited to:

Robotics:
Modern Robotics: Mechanics, Planning, and Control Specialization (Foundations of Robot Motion, Robot Kinematics, Robot Dynamics, Robot Motion Planning and Control, Robot Manipulation, and Wheeled Mobile Robots), Electrical Controls Fundamentals, Electricity & Electronics Essentials, Industrial Automation with PLC's, System Dynamics and Controls & Physics.

Programming Electives:
Python (for Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Simulating Power Electronic Circuits), R Programming for Data Science, Data Analysis (with Pandas, Python & Excel), LabVIEW, MATLAB, Tableau, Java, SQL, Machine Learning, Robot Framework (Jenkins CI, Git Version Control, Selenium, Test Automation), Robotics Operating System (ROS), and Robotic Process Automation (RPA).

 

Microcontroller Electives:
Arduino & Raspberry Pi for Robots and the Internet of Things (IoT), Microcontrollers for IoT, Azure IoT, IoT Boards and Programming, Industrial IoT on Google Cloud Platform, Developing Industrial Internet of Things, Embedding Sensors and Motors, IoT (Internet of Things) Wireless & Cloud Computing Emerging Technologies.

Mechanical Design Electives:
SolidWorks (Parts, Assemblies, Visualization, Electrical, Routing, Manufacturing, Simulation, Tools & API's), Engineering Drawing & Graphics, GD&T, Product Design and Development, Machine Design Fundamentals, Cybersecurity for Manufacturing, Network Administration, Digital Manufacturing & Design Technology, Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma.

Engineering Electives:
Introduction to Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, Physics, Thermodynamics Fundamentals, Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulic Systems, Heat Transfer, Materials Science: Physical Metallurgy, Engineering Mechanics: Statics & Dynamics, Electricity for Electronics, Hydraulics & Pneumatics System, Welding Fundamentals, Fundamentals of Math, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Differential Equations, Mathematica, Project Management Essentials.

At Visible Edge, we tailor our Education & Training programs to fit all experience levels — from beginners to advanced industry specialists. Not sure where to start? Contact our team to unlock new career opportunities. Our counselors help you create a customized training plan based on your past experience, current needs, and future goals.

If you're currently unemployed, you may qualify for full program funding — 100% covered with no out-of-pocket costs to you. We are WIOA, Trade Act, and Section 30 approved. Visible Edge also offers various financing and funding options.

Upon completion of the program, students may obtain industry-recognized certifications including, but not limited to:

  • An Introduction to Programming the Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) Certification
  • Certified Additive Manufacturing - Fundamentals (CAM-F)
  • Certified Additive Manufacturing - Technician (CAM-T)
  • Certified Manufacturing Certifications (CMfgA, CMfgT, CMfgE, etc.)
  • Digital Manufacturing & Design Technology Specialization
  • Google IT Automation with Python
  • Modern Robotics: Mechanics, Planning, and Control Specialization
  • Python Certifications (PCEP™, PCAP™, PCAD™, etc.)
  • Robotics in Manufacturing Fundamentals (RMF)
  • SolidWorks Certifications (CSWA, CSWP, CSWE, etc.)

and more.