Welcome to the Physical AI & Humanoid Robotics Textbook

This is the central hub for an open-source, living textbook on the exciting field of embodied intelligence.

Our Vision

Our goal is to provide a comprehensive, practical, and cutting-edge resource for students, researchers, and hobbyists interested in building intelligent robots that can perceive, reason, and act in the physical world.

How to Navigate This Textbook

The textbook is organized into several key modules, each covering a core area of Physical AI:

• Module 1: The Robotic Nervous System (ROS 2)
• Module 2: The Digital Twin (Gazebo & Unity)
• Module 3: The AI Robot Brain (NVIDIA Isaac)
• Module 4: Vision–Language–Action (VLA)

Use the sidebar to navigate through the chapters and sections.

Let's begin!