10.1.4.2 - Joint displacements (d) for prismatic joints
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What is a prismatic joint?
💡 Hint: Think about how things can slide or move straight.
What does joint displacement (d) refer to?
💡 Hint: Consider the movement distance in a straight line.
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What does the 'd' in joint displacement refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about how prismatic joints allow movement.
True or False: Joint displacement is only relevant for revolute joints.
💡 Hint: Consider the type of motion each joint allows.
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Design a robotic arm with prismatic joints for a task that requires adjusting its height to place bricks. How would you calculate the necessary joint displacements?
💡 Hint: Think about the mathematics needed for finding these positions relative to the robot's base.
Discuss how a malfunction in joint displacement affects the efficiency of a robotic assembly line. Provide a detailed analysis.
💡 Hint: Consider the consequences of misalignments on production goals.
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