10.2 - Forward Kinematics
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Practice Questions
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What does Forward Kinematics calculate?
💡 Hint: Think about what is required for a robot to perform a task.
Name one of the D-H parameters.
💡 Hint: We're looking for one of the four standard parameters.
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What is the primary purpose of Forward Kinematics?
💡 Hint: Think about what FK directly answers in terms of robot movement.
True or False: The D-H parameters help standardize the way joint positions are described.
💡 Hint: Consider the purpose of parameter standardization.
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You have a robotic arm with three joints that has the following D-H parameters: Joint 1: θ₁ = 30°, d₁ = 0.5m, a₁ = 1m, α₁ = 0°. Joint 2: θ₂ = 45°, d₂ = 0m, a₂ = 0.5m, α₂ = 90°. Calculate the transformation matrix from the base to the second joint.
💡 Hint: Break it down into individual joint matrices first!
In an application scenario, a robotic arm with Forward Kinematics capabilities needs to position a camera for inspection. Describe how you would determine the camera’s position considering FK principles.
💡 Hint: Remember how end-effector position is determined through joint specifications!
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