Solutions of industrial automation and robotics are widely used in manufacturing, forestry, chemistry and other industrial spheres. Industrial robots in the world and also in Latvia perform various tasks and improve the overall efficiency of automation. By using robotic solutions it is possible to plan the usage of available resources more efficient. Mostly higher education institutions provide various courses and study programs about robotic sphere. Also Riga Technical University provides courses and a special robotic study program where students can obtain advanced knowledge about the construction and control of a robot. The main goal of this article is to summarize the experience of Riga Technical University in creating the study courses of industrial robots, make a survey of developed algorithms, methods for the adaptive and intellectual control of an industrial robot and to mark further education/ research goals.