​🤖 Robotics Workshop Series: Build & Train a LeKiwi Robot

​Workshop Series Overview

​Join us for an exciting multi-week robotics workshop series where you'll learn essential robotics skills and build your very own LeKiwi robot using cutting-edge AI and reinforcement learning techniques! This hands-on series takes you from beginner to builder, covering everything from 3D printing to deploying AI models on physical hardware.

​The Project: LeKiwi Robot

​We'll be constructing the LeKiwi robot – an open-source quadruped robotics platform from Hugging Face designed for learning and experimentation with reinforcement learning.

​🔗 Project Repository: LeKiwi on GitHub
🔗 3D Model Preview: View in Fusion360
🔗 Learning Resource: Hugging Face Robotics Course

​Workshop 1: Introduction and Essential Tools

​In our first session, we'll go over the cover some fundamental tools and skills you'll need throughout the series:

​🖨️ 3D Printing Basics

• ​Introduction to FDM 3D printing technology

• ​3D printer setup and operation

• ​Slicing software essentials

• ​Print preparation for robot parts

​⚡ Microcontroller Basics

• ​What is a microcontroller and how does it work?

• ​Overview of common platforms (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32)

• ​Understanding GPIO pins, sensors, and actuators

• ​Basic programming concepts for embedded systems

• ​How microcontrollers control robot movements

​🤖 Reinforcement Learning Basics

• ​What is reinforcement learning?

• ​How RL models learn through trial and error

• ​Overview of pre-trained models for robotics

• ​Introduction to the LeKiwi control system

​What's Coming Next

​Future workshops will cover:

• ​Mechanical assembly and component integration

• ​Electronics and wiring

• ​Software deployment and robot control

• ​Training and fine-tuning RL models

• ​Testing and optimization

​Who Should Attend

​This workshop series is perfect for:

• ​Students interested in robotics, AI, and making

• ​Beginners with no prior experience (we start from the basics!)

• ​Makers looking to combine hardware and machine learning

• ​Anyone curious about how intelligent robots work

​No prerequisites required – just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm to learn!

​Start your robotics journey with us! 🚀