9.10.3. Motion Controllers in Practice

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is trajectory tracking?

   Hint

   Think about what helps robots stay on their intended path.

2. 2.

   What is force control?

   Hint

   Consider how a robot interacts with fragile objects.

3. 3.

   What is the main function of motion controllers in industrial robots?

   • To minimize costs
   • To track trajectories
   • To perform manual operations

   Hint

   Consider what robots need to do with their movements.

4. 4.

   True or False: Force control is only necessary for heavy lifting tasks.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about various types of interactions robots have.

5. 5.

   Design a motion control strategy for a robot that must perform both assembly of fragile components and packaging in a factory. Discuss how you would incorporate trajectory tracking and force control.

   Hint

   Think about the different phases of both tasks and how Precision and sensitivity would vary.

6. 6.

   Analyze the potential impacts of a failure in error minimization within a robotic assembly line. What could go wrong and how could it affect production?

   Hint

   Consider each step in the production process and how precision is critical.