5.3.2 - Legged Robots
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What is the primary advantage of legged robots over wheeled robots?
💡 Hint: Think about environments where wheels can get stuck.
Name one application of legged robots.
💡 Hint: Consider natural disasters.
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What is a primary advantage of legged robots?
💡 Hint: What terrain can wheels struggle with?
True or False: All legged robots are designed only for indoor environments.
💡 Hint: Think about rescue operations which happen outdoors.
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Design a basic control system for a legged robot that maintains its balance when walking over uneven surfaces. What components would you include?
💡 Hint: Think about how you would keep balance while walking on a rocky path.
How would you improve a legged robot's ability to traverse sandy terrains, where traditional wheels sink?
💡 Hint: Consider how animals adapt to different surfaces.
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