How to start your career in robotics

If you are considering robotics not just as a hobby but as a career path, you might be wondering how to get started. The most straightforward path starts with a college education in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science. During this time, consider getting involved with robotics clubs, contributing to open source robotics projects, and securing internships at robotics companies or in related industries. This will put you in a good position to apply for your dream job after graduation, or help you build the network you need to get your own start-up company off the ground. If you are looking for a career in robotics research, consider joining a Ph.D. program.

If you do not have a formal engineering education, you can still learn all the required skills from books, tutorials, and online courses. It will require considerable time and effort, however. Among the many materials freely available to you, the robotics courses...