5.3 - Mobility and Locomotion
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Practice Questions
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What type of robot is best for flat surfaces?
💡 Hint: Think about robots used in cities.
Name one advantage of legged robots.
💡 Hint: Think of animals that can walk anywhere.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Which type of robot is more effective on flat surfaces?
💡 Hint: Think of where you see delivery robots often.
True or False: Legged robots can navigate rough terrain.
💡 Hint: Consider how animals walk in nature.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a robot for a search and rescue mission in a disaster area. Which mobility type would you choose and why?
💡 Hint: Consider what kind of terrain a disaster area often has.
Analyze the effectiveness of a tracked robot for agricultural use compared to a wheeled robot. What are the pros and cons of each?
💡 Hint: Think about different farming scenarios—what will the ground be like?
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