9.9. Workspace Analysis

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is being defined as the area a robot can operate in?

   Hint

   Think about what limits a robot's ability to do tasks.

2. 2.

   What do we call the positions reachable by any configuration of the robot's joints?

   Hint

   What’s a workspace without any limitations?

3. 3.

   What defines a robot's workspace?

   • The speed of the robot
   • The area reachable by its end-effector
   • The type of sensors used

   Hint

   Focus on what limits or enables the robot's movement.

4. 4.

   True or False: A dexterous workspace is smaller than the reachable workspace.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what dexterity adds to the workspace.

5. 5.

   Design a simple robotic arm with three joints and two links. Determine its reachable and dexterous workspace based on different joint configurations.

   Hint

   Consider how changing one joint's angle affects the overall reach.

6. 6.

   Analyze a scenario where a robot with joint constraints does not have a complete dexterous workspace. How would this impact its operations in a construction site?

   Hint

   Think about specific construction tasks requiring orientation to be effective.