9.16 - Collision Detection and Avoidance
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Practice Questions
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What is collision detection?
💡 Hint: Think about how robots avoid running into things.
Name a method used for collision avoidance.
💡 Hint: Remember the sensors that alert when you get too close to something.
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What is the main objective of collision avoidance in robotics?
💡 Hint: Think about why safety is important in robotics.
True or False: SLAM stands for Simultaneous Localization and Avoidance Mapping.
💡 Hint: Remember what SLAM is used for in robotics.
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Design a robotic system that could work safely alongside human workers in a construction site. Include specific collision detection and avoidance methods you would implement.
💡 Hint: Consider the risks present on a construction site and how technology can mitigate them.
Discuss the implications of failure in collision detection systems in a robotic application. What potential outcomes could arise?
💡 Hint: Think about the importance of maintaining safety in dynamic environments.
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