Adelaide Robotics and Computer Science Academy

23/08/2026

A little moment of international recognition for us at ARCSA.

A technology article published on China.com about Physical AI and the future of humanoid robots has cited our History of Robots resource.

Even better, ARCSA is one of only two substantive external sources referenced in the article, alongside Goldman Sachs.

From robotics education in Adelaide to informing a technology story reaching readers across China, our work is travelling rather further than we imagined.

Read the China.com article:
https://hea.china.com/articles/20260820/202608201945189.html

Explore our History of Robots:
https://www.roboticsacademy.com.au/history-of-robots/

The history of robots has its origins in the ancient world. Concepts akin to a robot can be found as long ago as the 4th century BC when the Greek

16/08/2026

What should children learn in a world where artificial intelligence can calculate, categorise, write and code?

Technical skills still matter enormously. But they are only part of the answer.

Our latest ARCSA article explores three deeply human capacities that may become even more valuable as AI advances:

• Intuition• Imagination• Emotion

In our classrooms, a robot that behaves unexpectedly is not simply a failed experiment. It becomes an opportunity to notice something unusual, form a hypothesis and imagine a different solution.

A student who asks an unexpected question is not wandering away from the lesson. They may be seeing something everyone else has missed.

And the excitement, frustration and pride students experience while building something are not distractions from learning. They are part of what makes learning meaningful and memorable.

At ARCSA, we teach robotics, coding and AI, but we also want students to remain curious, imaginative and confident in their own judgement.

The future will need people who understand technology. It will also need people who can see beyond its patterns.

Read the full article:https://www.roboticsacademy.com.au/why-intuition-imagination-and-emotion-will-outlast-ai-and-why-we-teach-them-at-arcsa/

11/08/2026

Will AI take our jobs?

A better question might be: which human skills will become more valuable as AI improves?

Artificial intelligence will increasingly handle routine, repeatable and clearly defined tasks. But that does not mean the end of human work. It means that the skills employers value are beginning to change.

In our latest ARCSA article, we explore six skill areas that are likely to matter more in an AI-rich world:

• Using AI to solve real problems• Learning quickly and working effectively• Leadership and decision-making• Communication, creativity and good judgement• Navigating complex human systems• Practical skills in unpredictable real-world environments

The most important lesson is not to compete with AI at what it does best. Learn how to work with it, direct it, question it and use it to create meaningful results.

The article also includes practical project ideas, learning pathways and a 30-day plan for students, professionals and career changers.

Read the full article:https://www.roboticsacademy.com.au/how-not-to-lose-your-job-to-ai-the-skills-that-matter-now/

09/08/2026

Did you know your child can start our Robotics Course at any time during the term?

You don’t have to wait until Week 1 of the next school term to join.

Our beginner Robotics Course uses a project-based learning approach and is based on the Carnegie Mellon University Robotics Academy curriculum.

Rather than having every student complete the same lesson at the same time, students work through a structured program of approximately 100 robotics activities, challenges and missions at their own pace. The complete program usually takes around one year to complete.

So, if your child joins us in Week 4, they haven’t “missed” the first three weeks. They simply start with the introductory activities and continue progressing from there.

We use South Australian school terms primarily for enrolment and booking purposes. The learning itself is continuous. We don’t restart the Robotics Course from the beginning every term.

Start when you’re ready. Learn at your own pace. Continue from where you left off.

Find out more about our Robotics Course at roboticsacademy.com.au.

06/08/2026

Modern robotics requires powerful, flexible tools, and that’s exactly what the ROS (Robot Operating System) delivers. Our university-level robotics lab and teaching programs are ideal for research projects and prototyping in autonomous systems and AI. At ARCSA, we use an ecosystem of ROS-based platforms to help you:

- Master robot navigation, perception, and control
- Deploy SLAM, AI vision, or multi-sensor fusion
- Experiment with scenarios that scale from beginner to advanced
- Validate research in real scenarios

Learn more: https://www.roboticsacademy.com.au/professional-robotics-for-adults/

01/08/2026

Join ARCSA’s First Adult Robotics Cohort

Our first intake of Professional Robotics with ROS 2 for Adults is now open for enrolment.

To ensure every participant has access to our robotics equipment and receives individual support, enrolments are limited to just 10 participants.

If you’ve been thinking about learning robotics, Linux, Python or ROS 2, now is the perfect time to begin.

We look forward to welcoming our very first adult cohort.

Learn more:
https://www.roboticsacademy.com.au/professional-robotics-for-adults/

Enrol here:
https://enrolmy.com/adelaide-robotics-academy/activity/260-11_Professional_Robotics_with_ROS_2_for_Adults_Wednesdays_6_30_8_30_pm

27/07/2026

Why Join a Face-to-Face Robotics Course?

Some people ask why they should attend classes when excellent online resources already exist.

It’s a fair question.

The answer is that learning robotics is about much more than watching videos.

In our weekly classes you’ll be able to:

• Ask questions as they arise
• Receive immediate guidance
• Work with real robots
• Learn alongside other technology enthusiasts
• Stay motivated through a structured program

The curriculum provides the content.

Face-to-face teaching helps turn that content into practical skills.

Learn more:
https://www.roboticsacademy.com.au/professional-robotics-for-adults/

22/07/2026

We just launched our Professional Robotics Course for Adults.

One question we’ve been asked several times is:

“Do I need to be an engineer?”

Not at all.

This course is suitable for anyone with a genuine interest in robotics and technology, including:

• Engineers
• Software developers
• IT professionals
• Teachers
• University students
• Makers
• Hobbyists
• Career changers

No robotics experience is required.

We’ll build the foundations together, starting with Linux and Python before progressing into ROS 2 and modern robotics.

Discover the course:
https://www.roboticsacademy.com.au/professional-robotics-for-adults/

18/07/2026

Learning Robotics Means Working With Real Robots

Watching videos is useful.

But programming real robots is where the learning truly begins.

Participants in ARCSA’s Professional Robotics with ROS 2 course will learn using our BotBox Robotics Lab, which features professional mobile robots equipped with sensors, cameras, and LiDAR.

You’ll move beyond theory and simulation to experience how robotics software behaves in the real world.

That’s where robotics becomes truly fascinating.

Learn more:
https://www.roboticsacademy.com.au/professional-robotics-for-adults/

13/07/2026

What Is ROS 2 and Why Does It Matter?

If you’ve ever wondered how autonomous robots navigate warehouses, explore space, inspect industrial sites or deliver supplies, there’s a good chance they’re powered by ROS 2 (Robot Operating System 2).

ROS 2 has become the world’s leading robotics software framework, used by universities, research laboratories and robotics companies across the globe.

Our new evening course introduces you to this exciting technology through a structured learning pathway that begins with Linux and Python, then progresses to professional robotics.

If you’ve always wanted to understand how modern robots actually work, this is your opportunity.

Find out more:
https://www.roboticsacademy.com.au/professional-robotics-for-adults/