Northwestern University
Modern Robotics: Mechanics, Planning, and Control Specialization
Northwestern University

Modern Robotics: Mechanics, Planning, and Control Specialization

The most important concepts in modern robotics. A study of the kinematics, dynamics, motion planning, and control of mobile robots and robot arms.

Kevin Lynch

Instructor: Kevin Lynch

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Intermediate level
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4 months at 10 hours a week
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

(988 reviews)

Intermediate level
Some related experience required
4 months at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers

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Taught in English
114 practice exercises

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Specialization - 6 course series

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Mathematical Modeling, Mechanics, Angular, Computer Programming Tools, Torque (Physics), Engineering Analysis, Matlab, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, and Simulation and Simulation Software

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Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Torque (Physics), Numerical Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Automation Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Control Systems, Engineering Analysis, Virtual Environment, Spatial Analysis, Mechanics, and Mathematical Software

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Mathematical Modeling, Mechanical Engineering, Control Systems, Engineering Calculations, Torque (Physics), Algorithms, Mechanics, Applied Mathematics, Calculus, Differential Equations, and Simulation and Simulation Software

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Control Systems, Graph Theory, Simulation and Simulation Software, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Environment, Data Structures, Automation, Mathematical Modeling, and Machine Controls

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Mechanics, Control Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Torque (Physics), Mathematical Modeling, Linear Algebra, Automation Engineering, and Estimation

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Robotic Process Automation, Engineering Calculations, Automation Engineering, Control Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, and Matlab

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Kevin Lynch
Northwestern University
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