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Robotics Essentials

Learn key concepts of robotic systems and human-robot interaction (HRI) Determine how robotic automation is suitable for specific work tasks Identify basic robotic subsystems and recognize how these subsystems work together to influence the function of greater robotic systems Evaluate how automated technologies can be

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  • Basic Python familiarity
  • Comfort with algebra or calculus basics
  • Interest in robotics systems
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Learn key concepts of robotic systems and human-robot interaction (HRI) Determine how robotic automation is suitable for specific work tasks Identify basic robotic subsystems and recognize how these subsystems work together to influence the function of greater robotic systems Evaluate how automated technologies can be implemented and determine what barriers exist to prevent such implementation Explore robotic systems and architecture

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Learn key concepts of robotic systems and human-robot interaction (HRI) Determine how robotic automation is suitable for specific work tasks Identify basic robotic subsystems and recognize how these subsystems work together to influence the function of greater robotic systems Eva

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

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