10.5 - Kinematics of Common Manipulators
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Practice Questions
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What is a 2-DOF robot used for?
💡 Hint: Think of how many joints it has.
Define Forward Kinematics.
💡 Hint: It’s about going from joints to positions.
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What does 2-DOF stand for?
💡 Hint: Remember the independent movements in a plane.
Is a SCARA robot used in assembly operations?
💡 Hint: Think about where most robots are found in factories.
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A SCARA robot needs to reach a specific point on an assembly line with limits on movement due to space. Considering its joint types and movements, how would you determine the required joint angles?
💡 Hint: Sketch the robot’s workspace and visualize the reach.
Design a simple assembly task for a 6-DOF manipulator. What considerations must be taken into account for both FK and IK?
💡 Hint: Think about the next steps once the end position is determined.
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