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Introduction to Robotics

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Prerequisites

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  • Basic Python familiarity
  • Comfort with algebra or calculus basics
  • Interest in robotics systems
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Recommended prep: Basic Python familiarity; Comfort with algebra or calculus basics; Interest in robotics systems.

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