In this course you will learn about industrial robots, and how they are transforming industry and is at the forefront of the ongoing fourth industrial revolution. You will learn how industrial robots operate, their history, societal impact and current trends. You will study about industrial robot hardware and software sub‐ systems that provide autonomous functionalities. These include the perception, planning, control and human‐robot interface sub‐systems. You will study the new generation of collaborative robots that work with humans without physical barriers. You will also learn to implement what you study into practice.