14.2.1 - Hardware Components
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Practice Questions
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What is a manipulator arm?
💡 Hint: Think about what part of the robot moves to complete tasks.
Name one type of end effector.
💡 Hint: Consider the tools that help the robot interact with materials.
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What does a manipulator arm primarily do?
💡 Hint: Think about what a robot's 'arm' would do.
True or False: End effectors can only be grippers.
💡 Hint: Recall the different tools mentioned in class.
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Design a robotic assembly system for a specific construction task incorporating a manipulator arm, end effectors, sensors, and mobile platforms. Discuss the roles of each component.
💡 Hint: Consider how each component interacts to complete the task efficiently.
Analyze the potential challenges of integrating sensory systems within robotic arms on a construction site. What factors could affect their operation?
💡 Hint: Think about how changing conditions in construction would impact sensor performance.
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