Practice - Redundant Manipulators and Closed Kinematic Chains
Practice Questions
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What defines a redundant manipulator?
💡 Hint: Think about how many joints a robot would need for simple movements.
Name one benefit of closed kinematic chains.
💡 Hint: Consider stability when handling loads.
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What is a redundant manipulator?
💡 Hint: Think of how many joints are required versus how many exist.
True or False: Closed kinematic chains always provide greater workspace than open chains.
💡 Hint: Consider how limitations can arise from a loop.
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Challenge Problems
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Find a real-world application of a redundant manipulator and describe its advantages in that context.
💡 Hint: Consider where high precision and flexibility are required.
Describe how a design engineer would need to approach the limitations of a closed kinematic chain when designing a robotic arm.
💡 Hint: Think about how constraints affect the robot's range of motion.
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