Physical AI & Humanoid Robotics
An open-source textbook on convergence of robotics, artificial intelligence and embodied cognition. Master ROS 2, Digital Twins and advanced Vision-language Action models to bring intelligent machines to life.
Comprehensive Introduction to ROS2
Dive deep into the Robot Operating System 2 (ROS2), the industry-standard framework for robotics. Learn the core concepts, from nodes and topics to services and actions, and build a solid foundation for developing complex robot behaviors.
Build Your Own Digital Twin
Create a detailed virtual model of a humanoid robot from scratch. Master the use of URDF and Xacro to define the robot's physical properties, and learn how to assemble a complete digital twin for simulation and testing.
Simulate and Control
Bring your robot to life in a simulated environment. Use Gazebo to test and refine your robot's movements and interactions. Learn how to develop and implement control strategies in ROS2 to make your humanoid robot walk, grasp, and perform tasks.
Course Curriculum
A complete journey from basics to advanced humanoid robotics
Introduction
Foundations of Physical AI and embodied intelligence for humanoid robotics.
Phase 1: The Robotic Nervous System (ROS 2)
Learn the fundamentals of ROS 2 for robotic control and communication.
Phase 2: The Digital Twin (Gazebo & Unity)
Explore robotics simulation with Gazebo and high-fidelity visualization with Unity.
Phase 3: The AI-Robot Brain (NVIDIA Isaac™)
Delve into NVIDIA Isaac Sim, Isaac ROS, and AI techniques for robotics.
Phase 4: Vision-Language-Action (VLA)
Integrate vision, language, and action for advanced humanoid robot control.
Capstone Project: The Autonomous Humanoid
A final project where a simulated robot receives a voice command, plans a path, navigates obstacles, identifies an object using computer vision, and manipulates it.
Why Choose This Course?
Hands-On Projects
Build real-world robots with practical coding exercises and simulations
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Industry Standard Tools
Learn ROS2, Gazebo, Isaac Sim, and modern robotics frameworks
Personalized Experience
Content adapted to your programming and robotics background
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