I keep thinking about that robot. One Optimus unit, Tesla's $20,000+ humanoid creation, stands behind the bar on the second floor, methodically scooping popcorn into paper containers while 140 human employees do literally everything else, the cooking, the serving, the cleaning, the actual work of running a restaurant. But guess what everyone's filming?

The popcorn robot.

With the global computer vision market projected to reach $46.96 billion by 2030, now represents an ideal time to develop skills in this rapidly evolving domain. The field has experienced remarkable growth, with computer science courses in AI-related topics increasing by over 100% between 2016 and 2020.

After much research and learning (because you can never know too much), here are my top 5 beginner-friendly computer vision courses available in July 2025. All of them are accessible, open-source, and primarily free.

One of the tools, I mentioned in my latest newsletter to my Student Mentee's, is NotebookLM, this tool is fantastic and continues to evolve as a powerful AI-driven tool for student learning, and the latest updates make it even more helpful , especially if you’re juggling revision, reading, and research. Its useful to all, for auditory learners, a visual thinkers, or those trying to speed up their source-finding process, these features offer real, practical support.

Hey there, fellow digital explorers! If you're balancing academics, work, or family life while studying online, you know how tough it can be to stay organised and motivated. That's why I've put together this simple guide to help you incorporate AI tools into your distance learning routine all while keeping it, personal, and stress free.