10.7.1.2 - Gradient Descent Method
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What is the purpose of the Gradient Descent Method in robotics?
💡 Hint: Think about why optimization is important in robotics.
Define 'cost function' in the context of Gradient Descent.
💡 Hint: What does Gradient Descent aim to minimize?
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What is the role of the Jacobian in the Gradient Descent Method?
💡 Hint: Think about the movement relationship between joints and the end effector.
True or False: The Gradient Descent Method is typically faster than the Newton-Raphson method.
💡 Hint: Consider what conditions favor each method.
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Assume a robotic arm must reach three different target points. Describe how to apply Gradient Descent for each point, considering obstacles that might alter its trajectory.
💡 Hint: Visualize the arm's movement and the changes in angles necessary to avoid complications.
A robotic manipulator has encountered a local minimum while using Gradient Descent. Propose methods to help it escape this trap and find a better solution.
💡 Hint: Think about how randomness can aid in exploration in optimization tasks.
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