11.12 - Modeling and Control of Flexible Links
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Practice Questions
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Define flexible links in robotics.
💡 Hint: Think about how normal rods behave when a force is applied.
What is the main use of the Euler-Bernoulli beam theory?
💡 Hint: Consider situations where beams are a primary structural component.
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What is a flexible link?
💡 Hint: Consider how metal rods behave under force.
True or False: Timoshenko beam theory accounts for shear deformation.
💡 Hint: Think about how short and thick beams behave differently from long and slender ones.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a flexible robotic arm modeled by Timoshenko theory, derive the equations for its vibration modes.
💡 Hint: Consider both bending and shear as you create your formulations.
Design a control algorithm for a flexible manipulator operating in a dynamic environment, addressing potential vibrations.
💡 Hint: Think about how your control would adapt to different weights being lifted.
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