Learn Robotics
800+ guides, tutorials, and learning paths — from unboxing your first robot arm to deploying VLA models in production.
Learning Paths
Step-by-step courses for specific robots: LeRobot, OpenArm, DK1, and more
Guides
Buyer's guides, concept explainers, comparison articles, deployment checklists
Tutorials
Hands-on walkthroughs: Isaac Lab, OpenVLA fine-tuning, ROS2 setup, data recording
Foundational Concepts
Manipulation, control modes, kinematics, imitation learning, data pipelines
Learning Paths
Multi-unit courses built around specific hardware. Follow a complete journey from setup to deployment.
LeRobot
Install, record datasets, train, evaluate, and deploy with HuggingFace LeRobot.
7 unitsOpenArm
Hardware setup, software install, first teleop, data collection, and training.
7 unitsDK1 Bimanual Kit
Set up bimanual teleoperation, collect demonstration data, and train policies.
7 unitsBooster K1 Humanoid
Safety, boot, locomotion, teleop, data collection, and policy deployment.
6 unitsLinkerBot O6
Orientation, hardware, software, teleop, data collection, and deployment.
6 unitsPaxini Gen3 Sensor
Install, understand tactile data, integrate with robot arm, collect and train.
6 unitsChoose Your Starting Point
Not sure where to begin? Pick the path that matches your background.
Zero to First Robot
You have a robot (or are getting one). You want to set it up, run it, and collect data.
ML Engineer → Robots
You know ML. You want to understand robot data, pick the right model, and deploy.
Research Lab Setup
Setting up a lab or research program. Choose hardware, build a pipeline, and scale.
Tutorials
Step-by-step walkthroughs you can follow along with code.
Install Isaac Lab
Set up NVIDIA Isaac Lab for robot simulation and reinforcement learning.
Fine-tune OpenVLA
Train OpenVLA on your own teleoperation dataset for custom robot tasks.
Set Up ALOHA Teleop Rig
Build a bimanual teleoperation setup with the ALOHA platform.
Record a LeRobot Dataset
Capture demonstration episodes in LeRobot format for policy training.
Calibrate Unitree G1 Cameras
Camera calibration for the Unitree G1 humanoid robot.
ROS2 Setup Guide
Install and configure ROS2 for robot development.
Popular Guides
In-depth articles on buying, building, deploying, and maintaining robots.
Robot Arm Buyer's Guide 2026
Specs, prices, and how to choose the right arm for your use case.
ACT: Action Chunking with Transformers
How ACT works, training setup, and practical results for bimanual manipulation.
VLA Models Compared
Side-by-side comparison of OpenVLA, pi0, SmolVLA, and Octo.
ALOHA Robot: Complete Guide
Stanford's bimanual platform — setup, ACT training, and Mobile ALOHA.
What Is Physical AI?
The convergence of AI and robotics — foundation models, embodied intelligence.
How to Set Up a Teleop Lab
Room layout, hardware checklist, camera placement, and software stack.
Robotics Library
Core concepts for anyone entering robotics — from manipulation basics to imitation learning.
Introduction to Robot Manipulation
Grippers, arms, and how robots interact with the world.
Control Modes Explained
Position, velocity, and torque control — when to use each.
Teleoperation Systems
VR, haptic, and leader-follower teleoperation architectures.
Imitation Learning
How robots learn from human demonstrations.
Data Collection Pipeline
From recording episodes to training-ready datasets.
Glossary of Key Terms
DOF, RLDS, VLA, ACT, and more — definitions for ML engineers.
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Learning doesn't stop here — dig into datasets, models, research papers, and community discussions.