Practice Whole-body Control (wbc) (9.4.1) - Chapter 9: Humanoid and Bipedal Robotics
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Whole-Body Control (WBC)

Practice - Whole-Body Control (WBC)

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Question 1 Easy

What does WBC stand for?

💡 Hint: Think of it as managing the entire robot's actions.

Question 2 Easy

Define Zero Moment Point (ZMP).

💡 Hint: Remember it's related to the robot not falling.

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Question 1

What is the primary role of Whole-Body Control in humanoid robots?

To enhance speech recognition
To coordinate multiple body joints
To manage energy consumption

💡 Hint: Consider the coordination aspect of robot movements.

Question 2

True or False: The Zero Moment Point must always be outside the support polygon for stability.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about balance in physical terms.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a control strategy for a bipedal robot utilizing Whole-Body Control principles. How would you ensure ZMP remains stable during complex movements?

💡 Hint: Think about the continuous adjustment of balance in dynamic environments.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze a case where actuator delay dramatically influences a robot's stability during a task. Define mitigation strategies.

💡 Hint: Consider feedback systems and how they can predict and adjust for delays.

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