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title: "Robotics Programmer"
description: "You write the code that makes robots move and think."
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# Robotics Programmer

You write the code that makes robots move and think.

Robots follow steps you write and move through real space. The code, angles and shapes you learn all help a robot do its job.

Category: Technology & Data
Page: https://lightmysky.com/careers/robotics-programmer

## Subjects it draws on

- [Computing](https://lightmysky.com/learn/computing)
- [Mathematics](https://lightmysky.com/learn/mathematics)
- [Design & Technology](https://lightmysky.com/learn/design-and-technology)
- [Science](https://lightmysky.com/learn/science)

## The topics behind it

- [Simple Programs: Sequences and Instructions](https://lightmysky.com/learn/computing/simple-programs-sequences-and-instructions-mt_IUvBwahibH): A robot does exactly the steps you give it, in order.
- [Defining attributes of shapes](https://lightmysky.com/learn/mathematics/defining-attributes-of-shapes-mt_bfhng6mOuy): Robots turn and reach using angles you work out.
- [3-D shapes](https://lightmysky.com/learn/mathematics/3-d-shapes-mt_Qcp2d_kuta): Robots move through a 3-D world you have to picture.
- [Strengthening Structures](https://lightmysky.com/learn/design-and-technology/strengthening-structures-mt_QnYDI3itJY): A robot needs a strong frame to work without breaking.
- [Using Tools Safely](https://lightmysky.com/learn/design-and-technology/using-tools-safely-mt_8_IFOc79VA): Building a robot means using tools the safe way.
- [Predicting Motion Patterns](https://lightmysky.com/learn/science/predicting-motion-patterns-mt_AlLYwCm92a): You work out how the robot will move before you press go.

## Areas it leans on

- Computing: Computing Fundamentals
- Mathematics: Geometry
- Design & Technology: Designing & Making
- Science: Forces & Motion