10.1.3.2 - Prismatic (Translational)
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What type of motion does a prismatic joint allow?
💡 Hint: Think of objects that slide.
Name one application of prismatic joints.
💡 Hint: What common robot would you find in a building site?
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What does a prismatic joint enable in a robotic system?
💡 Hint: Think about sliding doors.
True or False: Prismatic joints allow rotational movement.
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of 'prismatic'.
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Design a simple robotic arm utilizing two prismatic joints. Describe its degrees of freedom and potential applications.
💡 Hint: Consider how the joints should be arranged.
Evaluate the impact of friction on the efficiency of a single prismatic joint under load in a robotic system.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how friction affects movement in machinery.
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