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I'm interested in the student prereqs, and wondering if you could elaborate on them.

You've got four items on there:

  - Basic Linux, Python, Git

  - Elements of linear algebra, probability, calculus

  - Elements of kinematics, dynamics

  - Computer with native Ubuntu installation

It's clear enough what the first and last item demand of the student, but the rest, I'm not so sure. edx lists the course as "Introductory" and I guess the question is, "for whom?" :-)

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Good point, probably we should describe them in more detail.

For the second point ("elements of linear algebra .. ") we are going to need to use matrices to represent coordinate systems.

For the third point ("elements of kinematics, dynamics") we are going to write down the equation of motions of the robot with time derivatives (ODEs).

If you have never heard of these things you might want to read up on them first.

That's great information. Thank you for your reply. (and to liampaull as well)

Hi, If you have taken introductory courses on linear algebra, probability, calculus, and mechanics, all of these will prove helpful, but should be considered as required. We will try our best to provide all the basic knowledge required to understand the concepts.

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