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Introduction to Robotics | MIT Department of Mechanical Engineering

laboratories include brushless DC motor control, design and fabrication of robotic arms and vehicles, robot vision and navigation, and programming and system integration using Robot Operating System (ROS). Group term project builds intelligent robots for specific applications of interest. Students t

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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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laboratories include brushless DC motor control, design and fabrication of robotic arms and vehicles, robot vision and navigation, and programming and system integration using Robot Operating System (ROS). Group term project builds intelligent robots for specific applications of interest. Students taking graduate version complete additional assignments. Enrollment may be limited due to laboratory capacity; preference to Course 2 majors and minors. [...] laboratories include brushless DC motor co

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laboratories include brushless DC motor control, design and fabrication of robotic arms and vehicles, robot vision and navigation, and programming and system integration using Robot Operating System (ROS). Group term project builds intelligent robots for specific applications of

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

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1 hours total. Most learners complete this guide in self-directed sessions over a few weeks.

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