Adelaide Robotics and Computer Science Academy

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

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/

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/

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/

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/

Ever wanted to learn how autonomous robots actually work?

The Adelaide Robotics and Computer Science Academy (ARCSA) has launched its first evening course, Professional Robotics with ROS 2.

Designed for engineers, software developers, IT professionals, teachers, university students and technology enthusiasts, this face-to-face program provides a practical introduction to modern robotics using industry-standard tools.

Your journey begins with Linux and Python before progressing to ROS 2, artificial intelligence and programming real robots in ARCSA’s BotBox Robotics Lab.

Unlike online courses, you’ll learn alongside other participants, receive expert guidance, ask questions as you go and gain hands-on experience with professional robotics hardware.

Wednesdays | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Lockleys Sporting Facility, Adelaide

Enrolments are limited to 10 participants to ensure every learner has access to the robotics equipment and individual support.

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

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

We’re Launching Something New:

For more than a decade, Adelaide Robotics and Computer Science Academy (ARCSA) has been teaching robotics, programming and artificial intelligence to children and teenagers. Now we’re taking the next step.

We’re excited to launch the Professional Robotics Course for Adults, our first face-to-face evening robotics course designed specifically for adult learners.

Whether you’re an engineer, software developer, IT professional, teacher, university student or simply fascinated by robotics, this course offers a structured pathway into modern robotics using Linux, Python, ROS 2 and real robots.

Classes begin on 22 July and are held every Wednesday evening from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Lockleys Sporting Facility.

Learn more:

Professional Robotics Course for Adults Start your journey into professional robotics. Learn Linux, Python, ROS 2 and autonomous robotics with hands-on evening classes in Adelaide.

A New Chapter for ARCSA

For more than a decade, Adelaide Robotics and Computer Science Academy (ARCSA) has helped children and teenagers discover the exciting world of robotics, programming and artificial intelligence.

Today, we’re proud to announce an exciting new chapter.

ARCSA is launching its first-ever course for adults: Professional Robotics with ROS 2.

Designed for engineers, software developers, IT professionals, teachers, university students, makers and technology enthusiasts, this new evening program offers a structured pathway into modern robotics using Linux, Python, ROS 2 and real robots.

Participants will learn through an internationally recognised curriculum from The Construct Robotics Institute while gaining hands-on experience in ARCSA’s BotBox Robotics Lab.

Classes are held every Wednesday from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Lockleys Sporting Facility.

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

Whether you’re looking to broaden your technical skills, explore a career in robotics, or simply understand how autonomous robots work, we’d love to welcome you to our first cohort.

Learn more:

Professional Robotics Course for Adults Start your journey into professional robotics. Learn Linux, Python, ROS 2 and autonomous robotics with hands-on evening classes in Adelaide.

Term 2 has come to an end, and what a fantastic term it has been!

Congratulations to the 12 students who graduated from our Robotics Course and have now joined our advanced Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (AIR) Program.

Our Robotics students continued working through Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Academy curriculum, while our AIR students completed their first university-level robotics course, Linux for Robotics. They even programmed our FastBots to patrol environments autonomously using ROS.

Term 3 will be another exciting milestone.

• Robotics students will begin exploring our next-generation VEX robots, featuring built-in Artificial Intelligence and a gradual pathway from block-based programming to Python.
• AIR students will begin Python for Robotics, completing the two essential foundations for professional robotics before moving into advanced ROS 2 development.
• Our 2026 Scholarship Program is now open.
• AIR students will enjoy three exclusive robotics excursions this year, including visits to the Australian Institute of Machine Learning, RV Technology and the Royal Adelaide Hospital.
• We’re also launching our new Professional Robotics with ROS 2 for Adults program. If you’ve watched your child discover robotics, perhaps it’s time to discover it yourself.

Term 3 enrolments are now open.

Book your place at:
https://enrolmy.com/adelaide-robotics-academy/

Thank you to all our students and families for another wonderful term. Have a safe and relaxing holiday, and we’ll see you in Term 3.

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How can students stay focused in a world full of distractions?

At Adelaide Robotics and Computer Science Academy, we teach robotics, coding, engineering, and AI. We also help students develop the habits and mindset needed for deep learning.

One of the most powerful techniques we encourage is the Pomodoro Technique: short, focused work sessions followed by small breaks. Simple in theory, surprisingly effective in practice.

It helps students:
• improve concentration
• reduce procrastination
• manage large tasks more easily
• build healthy study habits
• stay mentally fresh during problem-solving

Whether students are debugging Python code, designing robots, training AI models, or preparing for school, learning how to focus may become one of the most valuable skills they ever develop.

In this new blog article, we explore:
• what the Pomodoro Technique is
• why it works
• how students can use it effectively
• how we apply focused learning principles at ARCSA

Read the full article here:
https://www.roboticsacademy.com.au/the-pomodoro-technique-the-secret-weapon-for-focused-learning/

ARCSA
Robotics • Coding • Engineering • AI
Ages 7–18
Free trial classes available