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Training talent for the Embodied-AI era

The Hitch Academy curriculum is curated by world-class educators to offer a premier learning experience in cutting-edge technology disciplines — AI, robotics, AR/VR and the metaverse. From K-12 STEM through university and professional training, every course connects to the Hitch Open competitions and our open-source stack: learn it, then race it.

Three learning tracks

HITCH Robotics

Embodied AI & Autonomy

Born from UC Berkeley's ROAR platform: Python & AI foundations, 3D perception, autonomous racing, and humanoid skill training — built on our open-source stack and battle-tested in Hitch Open competitions.

Metaverse Master Class

AR/VR & Interactive Development

From Unity fundamentals to the science of AR/VR and next-gen 3D character creation — an advanced sequence taught by front-line industry experts.

Campus & Enterprise

AI Labs & Professional Training

Turn-key campus Physical-AI labs — curriculum, teacher training and annual competition entry — plus professional training for businesses and research institutions, in partnership with UC Berkeley and our 11 partner universities.

An academy trusted on the world stage

The same team behind the Hitch Open World AI Championships and its champion crews teaches every Hitch Academy course — side by side with 11 leading universities.

1B+users reached
500K+on-site spectators
11partner universities
#1world championship title
UC Berkeley The University of Hong Kong Tsinghua University Shanghai Jiao Tong University Fudan University Zhejiang University Xi'an Jiaotong University Jilin University Hunan University Hainan University Wuhan University of Technology

Artificial Intelligence courses

Numbers indicate level; contact us for full schedules.

1-1 · Introduction to Python: I. Basic Programming

10 lectures · Prerequisites: none

A modern, streamlined foundation in coding for scientific computing and AI — the launchpad for data science, machine learning and robotics.

1-2 · Introduction to Python: II. Data Structures and Algorithms

10 lectures · Prerequisites: 1-1

Classic data structures and algorithms — sorting, search, trees and dynamic programming — the common language of AI and robotics development.

2-1 · Python Scientific Programming

10 lectures · Prerequisites: 1-1, 1-2

Complex data analysis and visualization, plus regression and classification in linear/nonlinear problems.

2-2 · Learning Computer Vision in Python

10 lectures · Prerequisites: 1-1, 1-2, 2-1

Undergraduate-level computer vision as taught in leading engineering programs — from imaging and features to detection, tracking and 3D sensing.

3-1 · Introduction to Deep Learning

10 lectures · Prerequisites: 2-1, 2-2

From perceptrons to deep convolutional networks and reinforcement learning — the modern core of machine learning.

3-2 · Introduction to Robotics and Autonomous Driving

10 lectures · Prerequisites: 2-1, 2-2, 3-1

Robotics through the lens of autonomous driving — vehicle dynamics, PID control, lane following, collision avoidance and RL-trained controllers, tuned in CARLA and on RC vehicles.

Metaverse Master Class

2-3 · Learning Unity Game Engine

10 lectures · Prerequisites: none

Unity interface, GameObject components, entry-level C#, interactive audio and 2D/3D art import — finishing with your own buildable project.

2-4 · Unity Programming

10 lectures · Prerequisites: 2-3

Physics-engine elements (Collider, Trigger, Rigidbody) and deeper C# — final deliverable: a playable demo.

3-4 · Foundation of AR/VR and Metaverse

10 lectures · Prerequisites: 2-2, 2-3, 2-4

The science of immersive 3D perception — how wearables use sensors and displays to stimulate human 3D perception accurately.

3-5 · Creative Design of 3D World — Next-Gen Character Creation

10 lectures · Prerequisites: 2-3

AAA-quality character modeling, texturing and real-time rendering — portfolio-ready work.

Programs & camps

ROAR Academy

Summer / Winter Camp

A rigorous two-week program for grades 10–12 — Python and introductory autonomous-driving algorithms with Berkeley faculty and researchers; official Berkeley camp certificate.

In partnership with AGIBOT

Embodied AI Training

Hands-on training with AGIBOT — the world's No. 1 humanoid maker by 2025 shipments (Omdia). Learn on real A2/X2 humanoids and OmniHand dexterous hands, master the Genie Studio one-stop development platform, teleoperation and data-collection workflows, and train skills on AgiBot World, the million-episode real-robot dataset.

Executive Education

Executive & Corporate Programs

Las Vegas (AI) and Monza (AI) executive sessions plus customized corporate training — rebuilding organizational capability for the embodied-AI era.

Enrollment & campus partnerships: courses can be tailored for schools and enterprises, taught in English or Chinese.

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