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Overview

This course focuses on real-world applications of robotics across diverse domains and environments. Learners will explore how robotic systems operate in complex scenarios, including healthcare, extreme environments, and distributed systems.

The course highlights the practical impact of robotics and its role in addressing societal challenges.

This course is part of the "Robotics & Robots" Specialization.

Contributors:

Prof. Bruno Siciliano, University of Naples, Federico II

Proff. Gianluca Antonelli, University of Cassino and Southern Lazio; Paolo Dario/Gastone Ciuti/Filippo Cavallo/Federico Masiero, Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies, Pisa; Roberto Lampariello, Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics German Aerospace Center; Pedro Lima, University of Lisbon; Robin Murphy, Texas A&M University; Anibal Ollero/Guillermo Heredia, University of Seville; Dezhen Song, Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence

"A special mention goes to Mario Selvaggio for his tireless dedication to the project, interacting with all the lesson authors, ensuring consistency and soundness throughout, also in connection with the Springer Nature books supporting the MOOC course. His contribution to defining the problems posed at the end of the various lessons was crucial" - Bruno Siciliano

Syllabus 4

  1. Distributed and Networked Robotic 3.5 hours

    This week introduces distributed robotic systems, focusing on multi-robot coordination and networked operation. Learners explore cooperative perception, localization, formation control, and task allocation as key elements of multi-robot systems. The second part examines networked robotics, includin…

  2. Medical Robotics 1.5 hours

    This week explores robotic applications in healthcare, focusing on surgery, limb substitution, and assistive services. Learners analyze how robots enhance precision, support rehabilitation, and improve quality of life. The week emphasizes safety, reliability, and human-centered design in medical co…

  3. Aerial and Space Robotics 3.5 hours

    This week focuses on robots operating in aerial and space environments. Learners study unmanned aerial vehicles, including their modeling, control, and estimation, as well as their autonomous functionalities. The second part introduces orbital robotics, covering kinematics, dynamics, and motion con…

  4. Underwater and Rescue Robotics 2.5 hours

    This week explores robots operating in underwater and disaster-response scenarios, both characterized by challenging and unstructured environments. The first part focuses on underwater robotics, covering system components such as sensors and actuators, as well as navigation, guidance, and control s…

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages

  • Structured courses with graded quizzes, assignments and deadlines you can reset.
  • A shareable certificate from the university or company when you pay.
  • Financial aid is often approved for students in India (apply 15 days before you need it).
  • Self-paced: start any time.
  • A clear syllabus (4 parts) you can see before you start.

Disadvantages

  • Paid after a 7-day free trial (Coursera Plus or per course).
  • Some courses can be audited for free, but graded work and certificates need payment.

Some points apply to every course of this kind; see how we rank.

This course is paid. Here is how to take it for free

  • Free trials: You can start a 7-day free trial for many individual courses, Specializations, or a Coursera Plus subscription to test full course features. Cancel before the seventh day if you do not want to be charged.
  • Financial aid: If you cannot afford the fee for a certificate, you can apply for financial aid through the link on the course home page by filling out an application about your background and goals.

Taught by

  • Bruno SicilianoProfessor, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology

Università di Napoli Federico II is in Tier 4: commercial training companies and platform-made courses of our institution ranking (66/100).

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