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Jorge
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what classes did you take to prepare you for this role/ career ?
what college class did you take to prepare yourself or make the job easier for you/
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cassandra Harris
Social / Emotional learning Teacher
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cassandra’s Answer
People who work in robotics usually build their skills by taking classes in three main areas:
1. Math & Science (the foundation)
Robotics uses a lot of problem-solving, so these classes help you think like an engineer:
Algebra
Geometry
Trigonometry
Physics (super important motion, force, energy)
Computer Science or STEM electives (if available)
Physics and math are especially helpful because robots need to understand motion, balance, speed, and force, everything that makes a robot move correctly.
2. Computer Programming
Robots need instructions to function, so coding is a huge part of robotics.
Common beginner classes include:
Intro to Computer Science
Python programming
Java programming
AP Computer Science (if your school offers it)
These classes teach problem-solving, logic, and how to think like a programmer, all skills robotic engineers use daily.
3. Engineering & Technology Classes
These are the hands-on classes that help you understand how machines work:
Engineering design
Robotics electives
Electronics or Digital Circuits
CAD (Computer-Aided Design)
Shop or Maker classes (building things, using tools, designing projects)
If your school has a robotics club or team (like FIRST Robotics), joining it is one of the BEST ways to prepare for this career—real teamwork, real robots, real engineering.
4. Extra Opportunities
Even outside of school, students can prepare by:
Taking online robotics or coding courses
Building small robots or kits at home
Joining STEM competitions
Practicing with Arduino or Raspberry Pi boards
These experiences show colleges and employers that you have the motivated and curious qualities roboticists need.
You don’t have to take all these classes right away. Start with what’s available in your school: math, science, computer science, and any engineering or robotics options. What matters most is building your problem-solving skills and your curiosity about how things work.
1. Math & Science (the foundation)
Robotics uses a lot of problem-solving, so these classes help you think like an engineer:
Algebra
Geometry
Trigonometry
Physics (super important motion, force, energy)
Computer Science or STEM electives (if available)
Physics and math are especially helpful because robots need to understand motion, balance, speed, and force, everything that makes a robot move correctly.
2. Computer Programming
Robots need instructions to function, so coding is a huge part of robotics.
Common beginner classes include:
Intro to Computer Science
Python programming
Java programming
AP Computer Science (if your school offers it)
These classes teach problem-solving, logic, and how to think like a programmer, all skills robotic engineers use daily.
3. Engineering & Technology Classes
These are the hands-on classes that help you understand how machines work:
Engineering design
Robotics electives
Electronics or Digital Circuits
CAD (Computer-Aided Design)
Shop or Maker classes (building things, using tools, designing projects)
If your school has a robotics club or team (like FIRST Robotics), joining it is one of the BEST ways to prepare for this career—real teamwork, real robots, real engineering.
4. Extra Opportunities
Even outside of school, students can prepare by:
Taking online robotics or coding courses
Building small robots or kits at home
Joining STEM competitions
Practicing with Arduino or Raspberry Pi boards
These experiences show colleges and employers that you have the motivated and curious qualities roboticists need.
You don’t have to take all these classes right away. Start with what’s available in your school: math, science, computer science, and any engineering or robotics options. What matters most is building your problem-solving skills and your curiosity about how things work.
Rebecca Tang
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Rebecca’s Answer
Thank you for your question. Firstly, you need to identify the careers you have interest. The relevant subjects are the major you can explore.
Below are my suggestions :
1. Think about what you have interest, e.g. your hobbies, favorite subjects, etc. and identify the related careers
e.g. If you like music, would you like to be a singer, musician, musical artist, music producer, music composer, etc.
If you have interest in maths, would you like to be an accountant, finance manger, engineer, financial analyst, banker, maths teacher, etc.
2. Find out more on these careers and determine what you have interest
3. Speak to someone who are working in these careers. Seek guidance from your mentor, school career counsellor, your parents, etc.
4. Shortlist 1-2 careers you would like to pursue.
5. Explore the entry criteria of relevant subjects in colleges
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Below are my suggestions :
1. Think about what you have interest, e.g. your hobbies, favorite subjects, etc. and identify the related careers
e.g. If you like music, would you like to be a singer, musician, musical artist, music producer, music composer, etc.
If you have interest in maths, would you like to be an accountant, finance manger, engineer, financial analyst, banker, maths teacher, etc.
2. Find out more on these careers and determine what you have interest
3. Speak to someone who are working in these careers. Seek guidance from your mentor, school career counsellor, your parents, etc.
4. Shortlist 1-2 careers you would like to pursue.
5. Explore the entry criteria of relevant subjects in colleges
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
John Fisher
Cloud Architect
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Atlanta, Georgia
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John’s Answer
Hello Jorge! Thank you for your question. If you are interested in a career in Robotics, first of all, great choice! Robotics is one of the fastest growing fields and underserved with technical professionals which means opportunity for you!
The best majors in my opinion are Engineering, especially Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. Some people would say Computer Science or Software Engineering, but the emerging gap I see in skillset is on the tangible side of the Robotics equation.
In Electrical Engineering you’ll learn about the physics of electromagnetic fields, which is the type of energy that powers everything electrical. You’ll learn about electronic circuits and devices and how they manifest the intent of the designer to create outcomes in systems such as Robotics.
In Mechanical Engineering you’d learn about the physics of materials and physical systems and the use of potential & kinetic energy, which is the type of energy that powers everything physical. You’ll learn about loads and forces and motion in multiple dimensions, and how these dynamics manifest the intent of the designer to create outcomes in systems such as Robotics.
Some people get hung up on which college to attend, but it probably matters less than you think, in the long run. Just get the best grades and test scores you can, find a good match on culture, geography and financials… and you’ll be happy with the result.
These are pretty intense four year degrees (Bachelor of Science), but with hard work & discipline you can do it Jorge! And when you do you’ll be very well positioned for a long and lucrative career in something you’ve always dreamed about.
The best majors in my opinion are Engineering, especially Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. Some people would say Computer Science or Software Engineering, but the emerging gap I see in skillset is on the tangible side of the Robotics equation.
In Electrical Engineering you’ll learn about the physics of electromagnetic fields, which is the type of energy that powers everything electrical. You’ll learn about electronic circuits and devices and how they manifest the intent of the designer to create outcomes in systems such as Robotics.
In Mechanical Engineering you’d learn about the physics of materials and physical systems and the use of potential & kinetic energy, which is the type of energy that powers everything physical. You’ll learn about loads and forces and motion in multiple dimensions, and how these dynamics manifest the intent of the designer to create outcomes in systems such as Robotics.
Some people get hung up on which college to attend, but it probably matters less than you think, in the long run. Just get the best grades and test scores you can, find a good match on culture, geography and financials… and you’ll be happy with the result.
These are pretty intense four year degrees (Bachelor of Science), but with hard work & discipline you can do it Jorge! And when you do you’ll be very well positioned for a long and lucrative career in something you’ve always dreamed about.