Building the Future One Simulation at a Time - How Robotics Modeling is Revolutionizing Industries

Podcast Transcript

HOST: Welcome to today's episode, where we're going to be talking about the exciting world of robotics and our new Certificate in Advanced Robotics Simulation and Modeling. I'm your host, and joining me today is our guest expert, Dr. Rachel Kim, who's one of the program developers. Welcome to the show, Rachel! GUEST: Thanks for having me. I'm excited to share with your listeners the benefits and career opportunities that our certificate program offers. HOST: Let's dive right in. Our certificate program is designed to equip students with the skills to design, simulate, and model complex robotic systems. Can you tell us more about the curriculum and the tools that our students will be learning? GUEST: Absolutely. Our program covers the latest tools and techniques in robotics simulation and modeling, including ROS, Gazebo, and MATLAB. These are industry-standard tools that are widely used in top companies like NASA, Google, and Boston Dynamics. Our students will learn how to use these tools to design and simulate complex robotic systems, which is a highly sought-after skill in the industry. HOST: That's really impressive. I know that our listeners are interested in career opportunities, so can you tell us more about the types of jobs that our students can expect to get with this certificate? GUEST: With our certificate, students can expect to boost their careers in robotics, mechatronics, or engineering. They'll have the skills to work as robotics engineers, simulation engineers, or modeling engineers, and they'll be competitive for jobs in top companies. We've also had students go on to work in research and development, and some have even started their own robotics companies. HOST: That's amazing. I know that our listeners are also interested in practical applications, so can you give us some examples of how robotics simulation and modeling is being used in real-world applications? GUEST: Sure. Robotics simulation and modeling is being used in a wide range of applications, from autonomous vehicles to medical robots. For example, companies like Waymo are using simulation and modeling to test and validate their autonomous vehicles before they're deployed on the road. In the medical field, robots are being used to perform surgeries and other procedures, and simulation and modeling is being used to train surgeons and test new robotic systems. HOST: Wow, those are some really cool examples. I know that our listeners are interested in learning more about the program, so can you tell us more about the format and how it works? GUEST: Our program is designed to be flexible and online, so students can learn at their own pace and on their own schedule. We have a team of instructors who are industry experts, and they're available to answer questions and provide support throughout the program. We also have a community of students and alumni who are all working together to advance their knowledge in robotics. HOST: That sounds great. Finally, what advice would you give to our listeners who are interested in pursuing a career in robotics? GUEST