Practice Control In Underactuated And Nonholonomic Systems (6.5) - Chapter 6: Control Systems for Robotics
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Control in Underactuated and Nonholonomic Systems

Practice - Control in Underactuated and Nonholonomic Systems

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Question 1 Easy

What is an underactuated system?

💡 Hint: Think about examples where natural dynamics come into play.

Question 2 Easy

Name one key challenge faced by nonholonomic systems.

💡 Hint: Consider how cars operate.

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Question 1

What characterizes an underactuated system?

A system with too many inputs
Equal number of inputs and degrees of freedom
Fewer control inputs than degrees of freedom

💡 Hint: Consider the balance of inputs and outputs.

Question 2

True or False: Nonholonomic systems can move laterally without any constraints.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how cars move.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given an underactuated drone in a low-gravity environment, design a simple control strategy leveraging energy-based methods to maintain altitude. Justify your chosen approach.

💡 Hint: Think energy conservation and the drone's weight.

Challenge 2 Hard

Describe a scenario where chained form control would be beneficial for a nonholonomic robot. Include how it addresses constraints and enhances maneuverability.

💡 Hint: Think of how a vehicle navigates through traffic.

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