10.4 - Jacobian Matrix in Kinematics
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What does the Jacobian matrix relate?
💡 Hint: Think about how joints move the robot's arm.
Define 'end-effector' in the context of robotics.
💡 Hint: Consider what part of a robot might hold a tool or object.
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What does the Jacobian matrix connect in robotics?
💡 Hint: Think about what makes the robot move.
True or False: A singularity occurs when the Jacobian matrix is invertible.
💡 Hint: Consider whether the matrix can be reversed.
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Given a robot arm configuration described by its joint angles, derive the Jacobian matrix and calculate the end-effector velocity if the joint speeds are known.
💡 Hint: Review the steps of calculating the Jacobian using joint parameters.
Explain how the Jacobian matrix can help a robotic arm to avoid obstacles during navigation.
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between joint movements and the overall path taken by the arm.
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