■ Roadmap: Robotic Developer & Robotic Cybersecurity
Phase 1: Foundations (0–12 months)
Goal: Build strong fundamentals in math, programming, electronics, and cybersecurity basics.
• Mathematics: Linear Algebra, Calculus, Probability, Differential Equations (NPTEL, Khan Academy, Quickref.me).
• Programming: C → C++ → Python (Neso Academy, PW 2.0, Angela Yu Bootcamp, Mind Luster, Quickref.me).
• Electronics: Digital Electronics, Microcontrollers, Sensors (NPTEL, YouTube).
• Cybersecurity: Networking, Linux, Web Security (Google Cybersecurity, Microsoft Learn, TryHackMe
Pre-Security).
Phase 2: Intermediate Skills (1–2.5 years)
Goal: Build robotics software + hardware skills while strengthening cybersecurity.
• Robotics Software: ROS, Path Planning (NPTEL, The Construct YouTube, Mind Luster).
• AI/ML: Computer Vision, Reinforcement Learning (NPTEL ML, Google ML Crash Course, Microsoft Learn AI).
• Embedded Systems & IoT: Embedded C, IoT Security (NPTEL, FreeCodeCamp, Mind Luster).
• Cybersecurity: Exploits, Secure Coding (TryHackMe Jr PenTester, Oracle Cybersecurity, Microsoft SC-900).
Phase 3: Advanced Expertise (2.5–5 years)
Goal: Specialize in robotic systems security, advanced AI, and real-world projects.
• Advanced Robotics: Humanoids, Swarm Robotics, Industrial Robots (NPTEL, MIT OCW, Mind Luster).
• Robotic Cybersecurity: ICS/SCADA, Drone Security (TryHackMe labs, Microsoft Architect path, Oracle Security).
• Research & Projects: Robotic arm/drone building, CTFs, ROS open-source contributions.
• Certifications: CEH v12, OSCP, CompTIA Security+, Nvidia Jetson AI, ROS Developer Certificate.
Best Practices (Across All Phases)
• Daily routine: 2 hrs coding, 1 hr robotics/electronics, 1 hr cybersecurity.
• Maintain GitHub portfolio & documentation.
• Build mini-projects at every stage (bots, IoT, secure drones).
• Apply Secure-by-Design principles.
• Use Quickref.me for syntax reference.
• Network via ROS, Cybersecurity forums, Reddit Robotics.
