Title: I'm an orthopedic surgeon with a PhD in Biomaterials. I have a comfortable financial situation, a beautiful family and basically just work 2 days/week. Besides that, I really miss the challenge of creating something and wish that I had studied CS or engineering (thanks to PG and Woz!).<p>So here is the deal: I want to build a startup in 2-3 years dealing with custom-made prostheses, and I'd like to hack the technical side myself. My problem is education/background in robotics to pull it off.<p>From my initial investigations, I'll need a basic knowledge of mechanics and electronics (nothing fancy, it is basically a solved problem) and a more mature grasp of computer science (possibly some LISP to wrap everything). This is quite a stretch from my technical background (basic Calculus, basic FEA and some Python).<p>Here are my options:
1) Self-study (more targeted and possibly faster; requires self-discipline; no feedback; isolation)
2) Follow a 2-year technical college in mechanics and/or electronics (good practice; requires complementation)
3) Get a 5-year degree in mechanical or computer engineering (nice, but too long; lacks practical side?)
4) Combinations of the above (e.g. drop college after 2 years + self-study)<p>It certainly looks challenging, but my goal is not only making money in a fixed time frame, titles or jobs, but the journey itself. Can I get some advice?
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