Robotics: Kinematics and Mathematical Foundations
Course Features
Duration
12 weeks
Delivery Method
Online
Available on
Limited Access
Accessibility
Mobile, Desktop, Laptop
Language
English
Subtitles
English
Level
Advanced
Effort
10 hours per week
Teaching Type
Self Paced
Course Description
Course Overview
International Faculty
Post Course Interactions
Instructor-Moderated Discussions
Skills You Will Gain
Prerequisites/Requirements
Basic knowledge of computer programming (variables, functions, control flow, some knowledge of graphs)
College-level algebra and trigonometry (matrices, vectors)
Fundamentals of calculus (derivatives, partial derivatives)
What You Will Learn
How to describe, analyze and think critically about fundamental problems in robotics, such as how to change the position or configuration of a robot
How to use the industry standard programming environment, MATLAB
The role of mathematics in describing robotic arms, mobile robots and other robotic platforms
Course Instructors
Camillo J. Taylor
Professor, Computer and Information Science, School of Engineering and Applied Science at University of Pennsylvania
Mark Yim
Professor, Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics, School of Engineering and Applied Science at University of Pennsylvania