Practice Actuation Mechanisms - 10.3.3 | Chapter 10: Soft Robotics and Bio-Inspired Systems | Robotics Advance
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Question 1

Easy

What is a continuum robot?

💡 Hint: Think about how these robots move compared to traditional robots.

Question 2

Easy

Name one type of actuation mechanism discussed.

💡 Hint: Think about how these robots use cables.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary function of a cable-driven actuator?

  • To generate electrical energy
  • To drive bending movements
  • To store data

💡 Hint: Think about how these actuators enable flexible motions.

Question 2

True or False: Fluidic actuators can only operate underwater.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider other environments where flexibility is important.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Consider a surgical robot that requires precise control in a confined space. Which actuation mechanism would you recommend and why?

💡 Hint: Think about how the robot needs to interact with human tissues.

Question 2

Discuss the trade-offs between using Cosserat Rod Theory versus simpler models when designing a new continuum robot.

💡 Hint: Consider what tasks may require higher accuracy in modeling.

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