9.3.1 - Forward Kinematics
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What is forward kinematics?
💡 Hint: Think about what the end-effector does in relation to the robot's joints.
Name one application of forward kinematics.
💡 Hint: Think about industries where robots perform tasks.
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What does forward kinematics compute?
💡 Hint: Think about what forward kinematics tells us about the robot's parts.
True or False: The Denavit-Hartenberg parameters simplify the computation in forward kinematics.
💡 Hint: Recall how DH parameters help in defining joint properties.
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Design a simple robotic arm with two joints and calculate the end-effector position when the joints are at an angle of 45 degrees and 30 degrees respectively.
💡 Hint: Start with the correct transformations from each joint to the end-effector.
Discuss how advancements in forward kinematics could affect the future of autonomous robots in construction.
💡 Hint: Think about specific scenarios in construction where precise movements are critical.
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