The book can be read front to back, which is the strongest path, or by route. Engineers can begin with the setup chapter, simulation stack, and deployment chapters. Researchers can jump to VLA models, world models, humanoids, and evaluation after reading the foundations. Instructors can use the course design chapter and appendices to build an advanced undergraduate or graduate offering.
Reading Pathways
For a fast builder path, read Chapters 0, 1, 3, 9, 10, 11, 21, 22, 23, 34, 52, and 55. For a research path, read Chapters 4 to 8, 14 to 25, 34 to 41, 46, 52, 54, and 58.