Human-Robot Interaction - Theory and applications
Learn about the fundamentals of the Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) area. Understand HRI design concepts such as: interface design, productivity, and safety.
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- Basic Python familiarity
- Comfort with algebra or calculus basics
- Interest in robotics systems
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Learn about the fundamentals of the Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) area. Understand HRI design concepts such as: interface design, productivity, and safety.
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Learn about the fundamentals of the Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) area. Understand HRI design concepts such as: interface design, productivity, and safety.
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