11.13.1 - Legged Robot Dynamics
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Practice Questions
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What are the two main phases of walking in legged robots?
💡 Hint: Think about when the robot lifts its leg versus when it supports its weight.
Define Ground Reaction Forces.
💡 Hint: These forces help maintain balance.
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What does the Zero Moment Point (ZMP) refer to in legged robots?
💡 Hint: Consider stability while the robot is walking.
True or False: The stance phase occurs when the robot's foot is in the air.
💡 Hint: Think about the definition of the stance phase.
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Design a control system for a biped robot that needs to navigate through uneven terrain. Discuss the roles of ZMP and GRFs in your system.
💡 Hint: Consider the impact of terrain on stability.
Model the effects of varying ground surfaces on the ZMP position of a quadruped robot and discuss how it could adapt its gait.
💡 Hint: Think about how different surfaces would change the robot's movements.
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