Robotics Learning Resources for Students
Robotics Learning Resources for Students
Robotics is rapidly transforming industries, education, and research, and India is becoming a hub for innovation in this field. To help students, researchers, and robotics enthusiasts navigate this ever-growing ecosystem, Robotics India has created a comprehensive Master Directory of Robotics Resources. This platform brings together trusted links, official portals, research labs, open-source projects, learning courses, and industry updates in one centralized location.
Purpose of This Directory
The primary goal of this directory is to provide easy access to the most relevant robotics resources in India and globally. Whether you are a student exploring robotics for the first time, a hobbyist building a robot at home, or a researcher looking for cutting-edge projects, this page serves as a single-stop reference to discover, learn, and connect.
What You Will Find Here
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Simulation Software & Robotics Frameworks
Explore widely-used robotics simulators such as Gazebo, Webots, PyBullet, NVIDIA Isaac Sim, and frameworks like ROS and Viam Robotics Framework. These tools are essential for prototyping, simulation, and research in robotics. -
Courses & Learning Platforms
Find curated links to robotics courses offered by NVIDIA, ABB, FANUC, Hugging Face, and Robot Ignite Academy. These platforms help learners of all levels gain practical knowledge and skills in robotics, AI, and machine learning. -
Open-Source Projects & Hardware
Access important repositories and hardware platforms such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi, CoppeliaSim, MoveIt!, OpenCV, and OROCOS. Open-source initiatives are the backbone of experimentation and innovation in robotics. -
SLAM & Navigation Tools
Learn about state-of-the-art mapping and navigation solutions such as ORB-SLAM2, Cartographer SLAM, RTAB-Map, Hector SLAM, and the Point Cloud Library (PCL). These tools are widely used in autonomous robots, drones, and research applications. -
Robotics Companies & Startups
Stay updated with India’s and global robotics companies, from Boston Dynamics and Unitree to emerging startups like Figure AI, Apptronik, and Neura Robotics. This helps learners and researchers stay informed about the latest trends and technologies in the industry. -
Government Portals & Research Institutions
Explore official portals like MeitY, NITI Aayog’s AI initiative, ISRO Robotics Challenge, DRDO Robotics, CSIR, and Digital India. These portals provide information on national robotics programs, challenges, grants, and research facilities. -
YouTube Channels & Playlists
Access curated video content to enhance learning through tutorials, demos, and recorded lectures. Multimedia resources help learners understand complex concepts and see robotics in action.
Why This Matters
Robotics is a field that thrives on collaboration, experimentation, and learning. By centralizing resources from academic institutions, open-source projects, industry leaders, and government initiatives, Robotics India empowers users to learn faster, innovate efficiently, and stay updated with the latest developments.
This directory is not just a list of links; it is a gateway to knowledge, inspiration, and opportunities for anyone passionate about robotics. Whether your interest lies in AI-driven robots, industrial automation, drones, or robotic competitions, this page guides you to the right resources.
How to Use This Directory
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Explore each section according to your interest: software, hardware, learning, open-source projects, or industry insights.
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Click on the links to access official portals, GitHub repositories, and online courses.
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Stay updated by revisiting the page regularly as new resources and companies are added.
Robotics India is committed to nurturing the next generation of innovators, engineers, and researchers in robotics. This Master Directory is part of our mission to make robotics education and resources accessible, organized, and actionable for everyone.
Robotics Learning Resources for Students 2026
Simulation Software
Courses & Learning
MIT OCW Robotics
Coursera Robotics Specialization
edX Robotics Courses
ROS Beginner Tutorials
NVIDIA Robotics
Hugging Face Robotics
ABB Robotics Academy
FANUC Training
Robot Ignite Academy
Frameworks & Middleware
Open‑Source Software
TurtleBot3
VEX Robotics Kits
LEGO Mindstorms
Open Robotics
MoveIt!
OpenCV
OpenSLAM
ORB-SLAM3
RTAB-Map
Cartographer SLAM
PyRobot
OMPL – Motion Planning Library
OpenCV Contrib Modules
AprilTag
ArUco Markers
OpenAI Gym – Robotics Environments
Isaac Gym Examples
Open‑Source Hardware
ESP32
ESP8266
Teensy Boards
BeagleBone
TurtleBot3
LEGO Mindstorms / Spike Prime
VEX Robotics Kits
Pi-top Robotics
OpenDog / Quadruped Robots
Husarion ROSbot
Arduino
Raspberry Pi
Open Source Hardware Assoc.
ODrive Robotics
Hardware & PCB Design
Open‑Source Projects
Community & Collaboration
AI / ML Tools
TensorFlow
PyTorch
Stable Baselines3
OpenAI Research
OpenAI Gym – Robotics Envs
Isaac Gym
PyRobot (FAIR)
JAX – ML for Robotics
GitHub Repositories
SLAM & Navigation
Nav2 – ROS2 Navigation Stack
ORB-SLAM3
Cartographer SLAM
RTAB-Map
Hector SLAM
ORB-SLAM2
MRPT – Mobile Robot Programming Toolkit
PCL – Point Cloud Library
AprilTags
ArUco Markers
Government & Official Robotics Portals (India)
MeitY – Ministry of Electronics & IT, India
AI India – NITI Aayog
ISRO Robotics Challenge
Department of Science & Technology, India
ICAR – Robotics in Agriculture
Digital India – Innovation & AI Projects
Robotics India Live – News & Robotics Challenges
DRDO Robotics – Defence R&D Organisation
DRDO Robots – Official List
Centre for Artificial Intelligence & Robotics (CAIR)
CSIR – Council of Scientific & Industrial Research
CSIR-CMERI – Robotics & Automation Facilities
Robotics News
Robotics India Live
IEEE Spectrum
IEEE Spectrum – Robotics
The Rundown – Robot News
The Robot Report
Robots Guide
Robotics & Automation News
RoboHub
Built In – Robotics
Markets & Markets – Robotics
TechCrunch – Robotics
Robotics Business Review
Wired – Robotics
KR Asia – Robotics
VentureBeat – Robotics
The Construct AI
ROS.org – Robot Operating System
Open Robotics
Neura Robotics – News
IEEE RAS
IFR – International Federation of Robotics
AAAI
ESA – Human & Robotic Exploration
NASA Robotics
WHRGOC – Robotics
TechCrunch – Robotics Category
Universal Robots – News
SoftBank Robotics – News
Robotics Companies
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Boston Dynamics
Tesla Robotics
Figure AI
Agility Robotics
Unitree
1X Technologies
Neura Robotics
Sanctuary AI
Apptronik
UBTech Robotics
Agibot
EngineAI
Clone Robotics
FFT AI
Engineered Arts
PNDbotics
PXING
SoftBank Robotics
Pudu Robotics
Hanson Robotics
Dobot Robotics
Foundation Robotics
Agile Robots
Workfar
Aldebaran Robotics
United Robotics Group
PAL Robotics
Pollen Robotics
Enchanted Tools
Digit Robotics (CN)
Physical Robotics
Kepler Robotics
Rainbow Robotics
Doosan Robotics
Sanbot
Galbot
GAC Robotics
PromoBot
Addverb
Dromeda
Samsung Ballie
Revolute Robotics
Agile Robots (DE)
Wandelbots
Hengbot
Robotuo
Merphi
Genesis (Embodied AI)
