Practice Challenges In Control (10.4.1) - Chapter 10: Soft Robotics and Bio-Inspired Systems
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Challenges in Control

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Question 1 Easy

What is nonlinearity in soft robotics?

💡 Hint: Think about how these materials react when forces are applied.

Question 2 Easy

Define hysteresis in the context of soft robotic actuators.

💡 Hint: Consider how motion isn't immediate when force is applied.

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Question 1

What does nonlinearity in soft robotics refer to?

Predictable behavior from material deformation
Complex dynamics resulting from flexible materials
A method for improving control accuracy

💡 Hint: Recall the effects of flexibility on responses.

Question 2

True or False: Hysteresis can lead to immediate responses in soft actuators.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how force application does not lead to instant movement.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a control strategy for a soft robotic hand that must adapt to different object shapes, taking into account hysteresis and the need for accurate state estimation.

💡 Hint: Think about how each feature interacts during the grasping process.

Challenge 2 Hard

How would you address the challenge of state estimation in a soft robot exploring an unknown environment filled with obstacles and varying material properties?

💡 Hint: Consider the role of combining multiple sensor types for a clearer understanding.

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