Comment by Animats

15 days ago

A degree in mechatronics gets you up to speed on the electromechanical side.

Here are some simple online courses that come with basic robotics kits.[1] It's not free, but prices are in the $250 - $600 range, so it's not a big decision like choosing a college or career. This is a way to find out if you want to do this sort of thing.