Beginner Embodied
Physical AI Roadmap
A practical roadmap to real-world embodied AI/AGI — from fundamentals to advanced robotics and lifelong learning.
Beginner Roadmap – Start Here
Perfect if you're new to robotics or AI. Build strong foundations first.
| Step | Topic | Key Concepts | Hands-on Projects | Best Free Resources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AI & ML Basics | Neural networks, supervised learning, reinforcement learning basics | Build simple classifiers and basic RL agents | fast.ai Practical Deep Learning Andrew Ng ML Course (free audit) |
| 2 | Python for Robotics | Python, NumPy, OpenCV basics, ROS2 introduction | Simple image processing and robot control scripts | LearnPython.org OpenCV Python Tutorials |
| 3 | Robotics Hardware Basics | Sensors, actuators, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and basic electronics | Build a simple wheeled robot or robotic gripper | Arduino Tutorials Raspberry Pi Projects |
| 4 | Simulation & Embodied Basics | Gazebo, MuJoCo, Isaac Sim fundamentals, and the sensorimotor loop | Run simple robot behaviors and navigation tasks in simulation | Gazebo Tutorials MuJoCo Documentation |