intro Flashcards
1
Q
what are the two types of robot?
A
Inudstrial - autonmous in 3 or more axes
Service robots - performs useful tasks
2
Q
What are the 2 robotic structures?
A
Serial kinematic - opne-chain robot mechanism
Parallel kinematic - closed chain mechanism
3
Q
Define a link
A
An individual rigid arm that has a relative motion
4
Q
Define a joint
A
A point where 2 links are connected
-they are typically prismatic (translatory) and revolute (rotationary) joints
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5
Q
Define end-effector
A
The part mounted on the last link (e.g a gripper)
6
Q
Define the workspace of a manipulator
A
The total volume of space the end-effector can reach
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