📌 Step 1: Learn Python Basics
Before jumping into robotics, you need to understand Python fundamentals.
📖 Beginner Python Concepts
Installing Python & Setting Up the Environment
Download Python: Python.org
Use an IDE like VS Code, PyCharm, or Jupyter Notebook.
Install Jupyter Notebook (recommended for interactive learning):
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pip install notebook
Basic Syntax & Data Types
Variables & Data Types (int, float, str, bool)
Lists, Tuples, and Dictionaries
Conditional Statements (if-elif-else)
Loops (for, while)
Functions (def, return)
👉 Best Beginner Guide:
Python Docs (Official)
W3Schools Python Tutorial
Python Crash Course (Book)
📌 Step 2: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
Object-oriented programming is essential for robotics and larger applications.
🔹 OOP Core Concepts
Classes & Objects
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class Robot:
def __init__(self, name, model):
self.name = name
self.model = model
def introduce(self):
print(f"Hello, I'm {self.name}, model {self.model}!")
r1 = Robot("Atlas", "A1")
r1.introduce()
Encapsulation, Inheritance, Polymorphism, Abstraction
Encapsulation: Protect data (private, public)
Inheritance: Inherit features from a parent class
Polymorphism: Use the same method in different ways
👉 Best OOP Resources:
Python OOP Tutorial (Real Python)
Python OOP by W3Schools
Python OOP Crash Course
📌 Step 3: Working with Hardware - Robotics & LiDAR
To work with LiDAR, Cameras, and Sensors, you need to interact with hardware.
🔹 Robotics Basics
Install Robotics Libraries
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pip install numpy opencv-python paho-mqtt rospy
numpy → Math operations for robotics
opencv-python → Computer vision & camera processing
paho-mqtt → Communication between robots
rospy → ROS (Robot Operating System)
Using LiDAR in Python
Popular libraries:
pylidar → LiDAR data processing
open3d → 3D visualization
matplotlib → Graphical representation
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import numpy as np
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
# Example: Generate random LiDAR points
lidar_data = np.random.rand(100, 2)
plt.scatter(lidar_data[:, 0], lidar_data[:, 1])
plt.show()
👉 Best Robotics Learning Guides:
ROS (Robot Operating System) Official
Learn LiDAR Basics
OpenCV for Beginners
📌 Step 4: Advanced Topics
Now, move to advanced Python topics for AI-powered robotics.
🔹 Machine Learning for Robotics
TensorFlow/PyTorch for AI
YOLO, OpenCV for Computer Vision
👉 Guides:
Deep Learning for Robotics (Stanford)
YOLO Object Detection
🔹 Deploying Code to Robots
Raspberry Pi + Python
Arduino + Python
NVIDIA Jetson for AI Robotics
🚀 Recommended Learning Plan (3-6 Months)
Month Topic
1 Python Basics
2 OOP + Data Structures
3 LiDAR, Sensors, OpenCV
4 ROS, Real-World Robotics
5 AI, Machine Learning, Computer Vision
6 Build a Full Robot Project
🔹 Final Tips for Learning Python & Robotics
Start Small: Build mini-projects like a line-following robot.
Practice Daily: Solve problems on LeetCode or HackerRank.
Join Robotics & Python Communities:
ROS Discord
Python Discord
Stack Overflow
Follow YouTube Tutorials:
Sentdex Python Robotics
Robotics with Python
Python for LiDAR
🔹 Summary of Learning Roadmap
✅ Python Basics → Syntax, Loops, Functions
✅ OOP Concepts → Classes, Objects, Inheritance
✅ Robotics Programming → ROS, LiDAR, OpenCV
✅ AI + Machine Learning → TensorFlow, PyTorch
✅ Deploying on Real Hardware → Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson
