10.1.3 - Types of Joints
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What do revolute joints allow robots to do?
💡 Hint: Think about how a door moves.
Define a prismatic joint.
💡 Hint: Consider how a drawer slides in and out.
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What is the main function of a revolute joint?
💡 Hint: Think about objects that hinge.
Prismatic joints provide what type of movement?
💡 Hint: Recall how you slide a drawer.
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Design a simple robotic arm with at least three joints. Identify the types of joints used and explain how they will work together to achieve a specific task.
💡 Hint: Think about how human arms move to complete a task.
Consider a robotic assembly line with both revolute and prismatic joints. What advantages could the combination of these joints provide over using one type of joint?
💡 Hint: Reflect on tasks that need both sliding and rotating actions.
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