Who it is for
Students, career changers, robotics and AI beginners, working adults, local workforce partners, employers, parents, schools, and community organizations.
Course / Certification
120-Hour AI-Augmented Robotics & Automation Technician Certificate
A practical technician certificate built around safety, ROS 2 operations, hardware and PLC integration, AI perception, edge deployment, and capstone handoff.
What students learn
The seven-module technician sequence covers safety discipline, robot operation, ROS 2 and simulation, hardware and PLC integration, computer vision and navigation, edge deployment, and capstone handoff.
Time commitment
120 hours. Recommended delivery: blended online learning, hands-on lab sessions, project work, coaching, and a final demo.
Prerequisites
No prior robotics or coding experience required. Students should be ready to practice, attend labs, and document their work.
Tools and technologies
ROS 2, Gazebo, Python basics, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, sensors, PLC concepts, cameras, OpenCV, YOLO11, SLAM, Nav2, Docker, and Jetson or edge deployment tools.
Hands-on projects
ROS 2 simulation, sensor and I/O labs, PLC or handshake demos, camera calibration, object detection, SLAM or navigation work, and capstone prototype.
Career and business outcomes
Entry-level robotics technician preparation, automation support skills, AI workflow competence, portfolio demos, and local employer visibility.
Location / online format
Hands-on labs will be hosted in Santa Rosa Beach / Walton County, Florida. Accepted students receive the confirmed lab address before orientation. Online preparation supports the in-person lab sessions.
Next cohort date
September 8 - November 30, 2026 founding cohort. Founding cohort limited to 20 seats.
Tuition
Founding cohort tuition: $2,950 USD. WIOA, employer sponsorship, school partner, and scholarship offsets may reduce out-of-pocket cost.
120 hours / 12 weeks
A blended course sequence built for practice and proof.
RoboVoTech is structured as a 120-hour, 12-week blended certification: about 40% hands-on lab work and 60% self-paced online preparation, review, documentation, and project work.
1. Foundations and safety: core terminology, lab expectations, robotics basics, and safe work habits.
2. Industrial safety: OSHA 10 General Industry concepts, robot-specific safety, and shop-floor awareness.
3. ROS 2: robot fundamentals, ROS 2 operations, system behavior, and troubleshooting practice.
4. Hardware and PLCs: sensors, wiring, microcontrollers, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and PLC integration concepts.
5. Computer vision and navigation: cameras, OpenCV workflows, object detection, navigation, and inspection use cases.
6. Edge deployment and MLOps: preparing AI models and automation workflows for edge hardware and repeatable deployment.
7. Capstone: plan, build, document, demo, and present a practical AI + robotics project.
Credential alignment
Mapped toward the credential language employers already recognize.
The RoboVoTech curriculum is aligned with and mapped toward external workforce competency areas where appropriate. Completion awards the RoboVoTech AI-Augmented Robotics & Automation Technician Certificate; external certifications are separate unless explicitly offered by the issuing body.
- OSHA 10 General Industry safety concepts.
- FANUC Certified Robot Technician alignment areas.
- Siemens SMSCP Level 1 mechatronics and automation concepts.
- MSSC CPT production, safety, quality, and maintenance themes.
- ARM Institute entry-level robotics and automation competencies.
Credential promise
Students should leave with evidence, not just attendance.
- Portfolio-ready project documentation.
- Short demo clips suitable for social sharing.
- Instructor feedback on technical communication.
- Capstone presentation for peers, instructors, and partners.
- A clear next step toward employment, further training, or business automation.
Next step
Apply to 120-Hour AI-Augmented Robotics & Automation Technician Certificate.
Tell us your goals and preferred cohort. The team will follow up with schedule, tuition, location, and funding details.