Free Robotics Education: Fuel Your Startup with RAS‑U

Learn robotics with RAS University - just launched free online education program

Written by Andra Keay

The IEEE Robotics and Automation Society (IEEE RAS) is proud to announce the launch of RAS University (RAS-U), a comprehensive web-based educational program designed to offer free education in robotics and automation to all worldwide.

Who is RAS-U For?

  • Self-Learners: Master complex robotics topics at your own pace with a guided structure.

  • Undergraduate and graduate students (BSc, MSc, PhD): Supplement university coursework on robotics with expert-made tutorials and practical simulations.

  • Practitioners in Industry: keep up to date with latest developments in robotics, by following lessons on new advances in control, design and AI for robotics. (Executive Courses launching later in 2026)

  • Educators: Utilize high-quality, peer-reviewed materials to enhance classroom instruction.

RAS-U consists of a curated series of interactive lessons, covering a wide range of domains, from fundamental concepts to advanced robotics applications.

Key Features of RAS-U:

  • Structured Learning Paths: A curated education program taking learners from fundamental concepts to advanced robotics applications.

  • Multimodal Content: Each lesson integrates curated short video lectures with in-depth text explanations, and real-world examples..

  • Comprehensive Exercises: A mix of conceptual quizzes, mathematical problems, and programming exercises to test and reinforce understanding.

Get Started Today

The platform is live and open to all. Begin your journey into robotics at: https://ieee-ras.org/ras-university/

This first release entails a set of 15 lessons covering Foundation of Robot Perception and Control, as well as a set of Advanced Courses on Learning from Human Demonstration and Control of Unmanned Vehicles.

A second release, comprising an additional set of 20 lessons covering advances across all areas of robotics—from humanoids, medical robotics to soft robotics and robotics for sustainability—is planned for Summer 2026.

RAS-U has been created at EPFL under leadership of Prof. Aude Billard, president of IEEE RAS. Should you wish to contribute to RAS-U by creating additional educational content, contact us.

SOURCE: https://robotsandstartups.substack.com/p/learn-robotics-with-ras-university

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