Robotics and AI
Embodied intelligence: from perception to control
About this program
Six months on the AI side of modern robotics. Covers perception (vision, lidar, sensor fusion), planning, learned control, sim-to-real transfer, and the rise of foundation models for robotics. Includes simulator-based labs in Isaac Sim and MuJoCo.
Student ratings
Excellent — 293 verified Canadian graduates rated this program 4.7/5. Reviews emphasize the applied capstone, instructor responsiveness, and career outcomes.
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Who this program is for
- →Practitioners already shipping robotics work who want depth
- →Senior engineers, data scientists, and technical leads
- →Canadian residents seeking a verifiable diploma credential
Topics you'll cover
6 modules across 6 months — 24 lessons in total.
Full syllabus
Module 1 · Month 1 — Foundations▾
- L1Coordinate frames, transforms
- L2ROS 2 essentials
- L3Lab: setting up a simulator
- L4Sensor primer
Module 2 · Month 2 — Perception▾
- L1Depth and 3D
- L2Lidar processing
- L3Sensor fusion
- L4Lab: SLAM in sim
Module 3 · Month 3 — Planning▾
- L1Motion planning
- L2Trajectory optimization
- L3MPC fundamentals
- L4Lab: pick-and-place
Module 4 · Month 4 — Learned Control▾
- L1Imitation learning
- L2RL for manipulation
- L3Sim-to-real
- L4Lab: training in Isaac Sim
Module 5 · Month 5 — Foundation Models▾
- L1RT-2 and successors
- L2Vision-language-action
- L3Open-vocabulary robotics
- L4Trends and trajectory
Module 6 · Month 6 — Capstone▾
- L1Pick a real task
- L2Sim implementation
- L3Optional hardware demo
- L4Final review
What you'll be able to do
- ●Build perception pipelines for robots
- ●Implement classical and learned controllers
- ●Run sim-to-real transfer
- ●Apply foundation models to manipulation
- ●Design a robotics ML stack
Career paths after graduation
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Robotics and AI cost?▾
Tuition is $200 CAD, paid once. You can pay in full at checkout or choose an interest-free monthly plan. A 30-day refund window applies from your enrollment date.
How long is the Robotics and AI program?▾
Self-paced. Most students complete it in 6 months at roughly 10 hours per week, but you can go faster or slower — you keep lifetime access.
What are the prerequisites?▾
Strong programming; Linear algebra; Some controls or robotics background
Is the diploma recognized in Canada?▾
Yes. Graduates receive the Altaris AI Academy Diploma in Robotics — a verifiable credential with a unique certificate number you can publish on LinkedIn and that any employer can verify at altarisai.org/verify.
What is the refund policy?▾
Full refund within 30 days of enrollment, no questions asked. After day 30, prorated refunds are available per our Refund Policy.
Who teaches the program?▾
Working Canadian AI practitioners — not academics. Every module is built and reviewed by a lead instructor working in the field today.