9.5 - Differential Kinematics
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Practice Questions
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What does the Jacobian matrix relate?
💡 Hint: Think about how joint movements impact the end of the robot.
True or False: Differential kinematics is used to analyze end-effector position only.
💡 Hint: Consider what 'differential' refers to in kinematics.
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What is the Jacobian matrix used for?
💡 Hint: Focus on how movement at the joints impacts the output motion.
True or False: The Jacobian can experience singularities.
💡 Hint: Recall what singularities signify in robotics.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a 4-DOF robotic arm with joint angles and associated Jacobian matrix, calculate the end-effector velocity vector for specified joint velocities.
💡 Hint: Follow the equation x˙ = J(q)q˙ to arrive at your answer.
Analyze a case where a robot experiences a singularity. How would you modify its path to avoid this singular configuration?
💡 Hint: Consider how adaptive motion planning could apply in avoiding specific joint angles.
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