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Fundamentals of Robotics and Industrial Automation

Coursera · Industry Experts · Updated March 2026

Platform rating

4.5/5

Champ rating

8.3/10

Duration

8 weeks, 3 hours/week

Classes

48

Discover the core principles of robotics and industrial automation systems. Learn about robot types, applications, safety protocols, and integration with manufacturing processes. Ideal for professionals entering the automation industry.

What you'll get

Understand different types of industrial robots and their applications

Apply safety standards and protocols in robotic environments

Design basic robotic automation workflows

Analyze cost-benefit of automation implementation

Implement industrial control systems

Fit

Best for

Engineers

Not ideal for

Experts seeking deep specialization

Prerequisites & pricing

Prerequisites

None

Pricing

Free to audit, $49 for certificate

Certification

Certificate

robotics

industrial-automation

manufacturing

safety-standards

automation-design

industrial-control

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