FAQ
Questions people ask first.
These answers describe the 12-week program. Cohort details are shared with everyone who registers interest.
Fit and learning format
Who is the program for?
Young adults aged 18–25. No robotics experience is needed; a short readiness check confirms fit before the program starts.
Do I need coding or robotics experience?
Prior robotics experience is not required. A readiness assessment checks computer skills, basic reasoning and introductory Python. Students who need preparation can be directed to an optional two-week bridge before the program starts.
Is this live teaching or a video library?
The program includes two 90-minute live classes each week, independent practice and scheduled team laboratory work. Schedules and any recording arrangements are shared before enrollment.
How much time does it take?
Plan for approximately five to six hours per week across the 12 weeks. A bridge adds two preparation weeks when needed. The selective Fellows pathway is a separate 20-week commitment with a higher weekly workload, and the 12-week program can be completed without continuing to it.
Does every student operate a real robot?
The intended model gives each student assessed turns within supervised team missions. Team bookings are shared; they are not continuous individual control. The cohort offer will state the access entitlement and makeup arrangements before enrollment.
Do we need to buy a robot or powerful computer?
The remote-lab model provides the physical equipment and hosted tools. Students need a suitable laptop, browser and tested internet connection. Review the final technical checklist before purchasing anything.
Can I join from any country?
Yes. Registration is open worldwide, and the program is taught online. Before you enroll, each cohort’s offer confirms the live class times with their time zone and the technical requirements, including a tested internet connection, so you can check that the schedule works for you.
Practical questions and outcomes
What language are classes taught in?
English. Live classes, materials and assessments are in English, including the technical vocabulary used in robotics and AI. You should be comfortable following a live class and reading technical instructions in English.
Will beginners work with humanoid robots or drones?
The 12-week program is built around robot-arm tasks. Humanoid work belongs to the Fellows pathway and is always supervised. Drone flight and other specialist platforms are planned and will have their own validated programs.
What happens when internet or equipment problems interrupt a mission?
The cohort offer explains safety and make-up arrangements for interrupted sessions. Physical missions affected by verified infrastructure problems are handled under that published policy. Simulation or replay is not recorded as completed physical robot access.
What will I receive at the end?
Students who meet the approved completion requirements receive a portfolio of assessed work and an ON Robotics completion record identifying the skills and equipment actually used. This is a program completion record, not a promise of an accredited qualification or professional readiness.
Does the program guarantee a university place or Silicon Valley job?
No. Its purpose is to develop and assess skills, help students explore an interest and create evidence of learning. University admission, employment, internships, travel and immigration outcomes are separate decisions outside the program's control.
How much does it cost?
Tuition for the next cohort will be published when registration opens. Before any payment, you receive the total price and a written description of what is included. Any bridge, advanced program or travel cost will be identified separately unless included expressly.
Do I have to appear in promotional videos?
Our proposed policy separates learning from publicity. Identifiable student media would be published only with the relevant permission, and declining publicity would not affect assessment. The final privacy and media policy will be available before participation.
Still deciding?
Register interest to receive the next cohort's confirmed schedule, requirements and tuition. Registering interest does not reserve a place or require payment.