10.1.1 - Degrees of Freedom (DOF)
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Practice Questions
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What does DOF stand for in robotics?
💡 Hint: Think about the movements a robot can make.
Name one type of joint in robotics.
💡 Hint: Consider how joints move.
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What does DOF stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the number of movements.
True or False? Prismatic joints allow for rotational movement.
💡 Hint: Remember the type of movement they allow.
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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.
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.
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