10.1.3.1 - Revolute (Rotational)
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What is a revolute joint?
💡 Hint: Think about how a door opens.
How are degrees of freedom related to joints in a robot?
💡 Hint: Consider how movement is achieved in a robot arm.
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What describes the function of a revolute joint?
💡 Hint: Think of a door's hinge.
True or False: Each joint in a robot can contribute to its degrees of freedom.
💡 Hint: Consider what each joint contributes to movement.
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Design a simple robotic arm with at least three revolute joints. Describe its capabilities and the range of motions it can achieve.
💡 Hint: Sketch the arm and label angles at each joint.
Explain how increasing the number of revolute joints in a robot impacts its operational scope. Provide an example.
💡 Hint: Consider professional robots in specific fields like medicine or construction.
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