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Set movement

Watch Professor Richard Mitchell introduce a simulation where you can try specifying the speed in order to move a robot yourself.

In this second simulation, you will find out how to specify the speed in order to determine the movement of the robot. Before you get started, take a look at this video to learn how to change the command in order to direct the robot.

Once you’ve watched the video you’ll be ready to move on to the the next step, where you’ll be able command your robot around a racetrack.

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