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      École Polytechnique

      Mécanique quantique

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Mechanics, Semiconductors, Linear Algebra, Probability, Calculus, Differential Equations, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling

      4.8
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Spacecraft Dynamics Capstone: Mars Mission

      Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Numerical Analysis, Simulations, Engineering Analysis, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Verification And Validation, Mathematical Modeling, Matlab

      4.6
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      49 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      Autonomous Aerospace Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Systems Architecture, Simulation and Simulation Software, Global Positioning Systems, Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Vision, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation, Real Time Data, Business Intelligence

      4.5
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Mécanique du point matériel

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Trigonometry, Calculus, Mathematical Modeling

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      40 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northwestern University

      Modern Robotics, Course 4: Robot Motion Planning and Control

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Controls, Control Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Virtual Environment, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Data Structures, Linear Algebra

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      115 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Advanced Capstone Spacecraft Dynamics and Control Project

      Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Control Systems, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Quantum Mechanics

      Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Numerical Analysis, Chemistry, Physics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      Robotics Foundations I - Robot Modelling

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Torque (Physics), Calculus

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Mechanics of Materials III: Beam Bending

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics, Schematic Diagrams, Mathematical Modeling

      4.8
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Spacecraft Formation Flying and Control Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Systems Engineering, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Design Process

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Mécanique : Solide Indéformable

      Skills you'll gain: Torque (Physics), Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Vibrations, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Mathematical Modeling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northwestern University

      Modern Robotics, Course 3: Robot Dynamics

      Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics, Algorithms, Torque (Physics), Differential Equations, Control Systems, Applied Mathematics, Calculus

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular kinematics courses

    • Mécanique quantique: École Polytechnique
    • Spacecraft Dynamics Capstone: Mars Mission: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Autonomous Aerospace Systems: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • Mécanique du point matériel: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Modern Robotics, Course 4: Robot Motion Planning and Control: Northwestern University
    • Advanced Capstone Spacecraft Dynamics and Control Project: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Quantum Mechanics: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Robotics Foundations I - Robot Modelling: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • Mechanics of Materials III: Beam Bending: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Spacecraft Formation Flying and Control Capstone Project: University of Colorado Boulder

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