Robotics fundamentals: How intelligent machines are being taught through the SHIFT program

Summary

This article explores the fundamentals of robotics, defining what robots are and how they combine sensors, computing, and mechanical components to assist humans across various fields. It highlights the SHIFT dual enrollment program at Georgia Piedmont Technical College, where high school students learn to program robots along with basic electronics and pneumatics. The piece covers applications from surgical assistance to agriculture, positioning robotics as a key technology shaping the future.

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