2.6 - Gyroscope/Accelerometer
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Practice Questions
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What does a gyroscope measure?
💡 Hint: Think about rotation.
What does an accelerometer measure?
💡 Hint: Consider speed in a straight line.
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What does a gyroscope primarily measure?
💡 Hint: Focus on rotational movement.
True or False: Accelerometers can only measure horizontal movement.
💡 Hint: Think about how they detect any linear change.
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Imagine a robot designed for navigating through a crowded area. Describe how you would incorporate gyroscopes and accelerometers to enhance its performance.
💡 Hint: Consider how both sensors together help the robot react to different situations.
Explain why calibration is crucial for gyroscopes and accelerometers in robotics, providing examples.
💡 Hint: Think about the potential errors that miscalibrated sensors could cause.
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