Learn. Build. Innovate.
Hands-on programs in robotics, electronics, AI and automation, from Grade 4 classrooms to industrial teams.
Who we teach
Eight learner groups on one continuous pathway, from a first robot to professional engineering.
- Grades 4–6
- Grades 7–9
- Grades 10–12
- Undergraduates
- Graduates
- Professionals
- Industrial teams
- Faculty
Topics across our programs
School robotics
Programs for Grades 4 to 12. Open a level to see what students learn, use and build.
Grades 4–6Foundation Robotics
A hands-on introduction to how robots sense, think and move. Students build confidence with simple machines, circuits and block-based code.
Foundation Robotics
A hands-on introduction to how robots sense, think and move. Students build confidence with simple machines, circuits and block-based code.
- Age
- Ages 9–12
- Duration
- Term or full academic year
- Certification
- VEL Foundation Robotics certificate
Skills learned
- Simple machines and mechanisms
- Basic circuits
- Block-based coding
- Logical thinking
- Teamwork and presenting
Hardware used
- Beginner robot kits
- DC motors and wheels
- LEDs, buzzers and switches
- Light, touch and distance sensors
Software used
- Scratch
- Block-based robot coding
Activities
- Build-and-test challenges
- Maze and line-following races
- Design sketching
- Show-and-tell demos
Projects
- Obstacle-avoiding robot
- Smart night lamp
- Robotic car
- Pick-up claw
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Request this programGrades 7–9Intermediate Robotics
Students move from blocks to real code, programming microcontrollers and combining sensors, motors and wireless control into complete robots.
Intermediate Robotics
Students move from blocks to real code, programming microcontrollers and combining sensors, motors and wireless control into complete robots.
- Age
- Ages 12–15
- Duration
- Term or full academic year
- Certification
- VEL Intermediate Robotics certificate
Skills learned
- Electronics fundamentals
- Arduino programming (C/C++)
- Sensors and actuators
- Introduction to IoT
- Design thinking
Hardware used
- Arduino Uno
- Breadboards and components
- IR, ultrasonic and temperature sensors
- Servo and DC motors with drivers
- Bluetooth modules
Software used
- Arduino IDE
- Tinkercad Circuits
- Block-to-text coding
Activities
- Circuit labs
- Robot builds
- Team challenges
- Mini competitions
Projects
- Line-follower robot
- Bluetooth-controlled car
- Weather station
- Smart dustbin
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Request this programGrades 10–12Advanced Robotics & AI
An engineering-grade program in Python, embedded systems, computer vision and AI that prepares students for competitions and engineering degrees.
Advanced Robotics & AI
An engineering-grade program in Python, embedded systems, computer vision and AI that prepares students for competitions and engineering degrees.
- Age
- Ages 15–18
- Duration
- Term or full academic year
- Certification
- VEL Advanced Robotics & AI certificate
Skills learned
- Python and embedded C
- Raspberry Pi and ESP32
- Computer vision basics
- Introduction to machine learning
- IoT dashboards
- Competition robotics
Hardware used
- Raspberry Pi
- ESP32
- Camera modules
- Robotic arm kits
- Advanced sensor set
Software used
- Python
- OpenCV
- Teachable Machine and TensorFlow Lite
- MQTT dashboards
Activities
- Engineering sprints
- Hackathons
- Competition preparation
- Research mini-projects
Projects
- Face-tracking robot
- Gesture-controlled arm
- Autonomous rover
- Smart home system
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Request this programUndergraduate programs
Specialised tracks that take students from fundamentals to a complete, working robot.
- Fundamentals
- Subsystems
- Integration
- Capstone robot
Robotics Engineering
Mechanics, kinematics, electronics and control, building a complete robot from the ground up.
AI & Robotics
Machine learning and perception applied to real robots.
ROS2 & Autonomous Systems
Nodes, topics, transforms, navigation and SLAM on simulated and physical robots.
Embedded Robotics
Microcontrollers, RTOS, motor control and sensor interfacing.
Computer Vision
OpenCV, deep-learning detection and vision on edge hardware.
Industrial Automation
PLCs, sensors, actuators and automated work cells.
Drone Technology
Multirotor design, flight controllers and autonomous missions.
IoT & Smart Systems
Connected sensors, protocols, dashboards and edge devices.
Graduate programs
Employment-focused programs for graduates moving into robotics engineering roles.
Advanced Robotics Engineer Program
Full-stack robotics: mechanical design, embedded control, ROS2 and system integration on a complete robot.
Prepares you forRobotics engineer, R&D engineer
ROS2 Autonomous Systems Engineer
Navigation, SLAM, sensor fusion and deployment of autonomy on real mobile robots.
Prepares you forAutonomy engineer, ROS developer
AI & Computer Vision Engineer
Detection, segmentation and tracking, from dataset to deployment on edge devices.
Prepares you forComputer vision engineer, AI engineer
Industrial Robotics & Automation
Robotic arms, PLC-based automation, vision inspection and material handling.
Prepares you forAutomation engineer, controls engineer
Embedded Robotics Engineer
Firmware, RTOS, motor control, board bring-up and hardware debugging.
Prepares you forEmbedded engineer, firmware engineer
Industrial training
Programs for companies, institutions and faculty, shaped around your team’s goals.
Corporate robotics training
Robotics fundamentals to advanced topics, shaped around your team.
Industrial automation training
Sensors, PLCs, robotic cells and automated inspection.
Employee upskilling
Structured paths that move engineers into robotics and AI roles.
Faculty development programs
Equip educators to teach robotics, AI and embedded systems.
Custom workshops
Focused sessions on a single tool, platform or problem.
Technical bootcamps
Intensive, project-based programs over days or weeks.
Research training
Research methods, experimentation and technical writing for R&D teams.
Tell us what you want to build, teach or research.
Pick the kind of enquiry and it goes to the team that handles it.