11.10.1 - Simulation Tools
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What is MATLAB used for in robotics?
💡 Hint: Think about what kind of tasks we perform with mathematics in robotics.
Name one advantage of using Gazebo.
💡 Hint: Consider the risks of testing physical robots.
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Which tool is used for real-time visualization of robot states?
💡 Hint: Consider which tool is primarily focused on visual feedback.
True or False: MSC Adams is primarily focused on robotic coding.
💡 Hint: Think about what MSC Adams specializes in.
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Design a robot arm in MATLAB and outline how you would simulate its operation in Gazebo while using ROS for monitoring. Include the steps you'll take to model dynamics and visualize actions.
💡 Hint: Think about each phase of simulation and how they integrate together.
Evaluate the trade-offs between simulation fidelity and computational cost in robotics. Discuss scenarios where lower-fidelity simulations might be acceptable.
💡 Hint: Consider practical situations where time or resources are constrained.
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