What is RoboVoTech?
RoboVoTech is a hands-on AI, robotics, automation, and workforce training program serving Santa Rosa Beach, Walton County, 30A, and Northwest Florida.
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Is RoboVoTech part of Good Combinator?
Yes. RoboVoTech is the AI and robotics training program inside the Good Combinator innovation ecosystem / venture studio.
Who is RoboVoTech for?
RoboVoTech is for students, career changers, beginners, workers, employers, parents, schools, community organizations, sponsors, and workforce partners.
What will I learn?
Students work through seven technician modules: Foundations & Safety Orientation, Industrial Safety Certification, Robot Fundamentals & ROS 2 Operations, Hardware Integration & PLCs, Computer Vision & Navigation, Edge Deployment & MLOps, Capstone - Industry 4.0 Project.
How long is the program?
The recommended core certification is 120 hours, delivered as a practical cohort with online work, hands-on labs, and a capstone project.
Do I need prior robotics or coding experience?
No. The program starts with foundations before students move into safety-critical hardware, ROS 2, controls, vision, navigation, and edge deployment.
What tools will I use?
Students may use ROS 2, Gazebo, Python basics, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, PLC concepts, cameras, OpenCV, YOLO11, Nav2, Docker, and Jetson or edge deployment tools.
What projects will I build?
Projects may include ROS 2 simulations, sensor and I/O labs, PLC or handshake demos, camera calibration, object detection, SLAM or navigation work, and a capstone prototype.
What jobs or business opportunities can this lead to?
The program supports entry-level robotics technician, automation support, AI workflow assistant, field technician, operations automation, and small-business automation pathways.
Where is RoboVoTech located?
Hands-on labs will be hosted in Santa Rosa Beach / Walton County, Florida. Accepted students receive the confirmed lab address before orientation.
When is the next cohort?
The founding cohort runs September 8 - November 30, 2026. Accepted students receive the confirmed lab address before orientation.
How much does RoboVoTech cost?
Founding cohort tuition is $2,950 USD. WIOA, employer sponsorship, school partner, and scholarship offsets may reduce out-of-pocket cost.
How do I apply?
Apply online through the RoboVoTech application form and the team will follow up with cohort, tuition, and funding details.
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.