10.1.1. Degrees of Freedom (DOF)

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does DOF stand for in robotics?

   Hint

   Think about the movements a robot can make.

2. 2.

   Name one type of joint in robotics.

   Hint

   Consider how joints move.

3. 3.

   What does DOF stand for?

   • Degree of Adjustment
   • Degrees of Flexibility
   • Degrees of Freedom

   Hint

   Think about the number of movements.

4. 4.

   True or False? Prismatic joints allow for rotational movement.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Remember the type of movement they allow.

5. 5.

   Given a robotic arm with 4 revolute joints and 2 prismatic joints, calculate its total degrees of freedom.

   Hint

   Remember each joint adds one degree.

6. 6.

   Design a simple manipulator with at least 3 DoFs for a task requiring complex movement, explaining your choice of joints.

   Hint

   Think about the task this manipulator will complete.