Lecture 1 Jargon Flashcards
1
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Mechatronic
A
Combination of both Mechanics and Electronis
2
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End effector
A
The ‘hand’ or tool of a robotic arm
3
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Gripper
A
The most common end-effector, usually a simple 2 or 3 fingered hand that can grip objects
4
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Manipulator / Manipulandum
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Robotic arm, usually equipped with a gripper
5
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Degrees-of-freedom
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Ways in which a motion can be made.
6
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Omnidirectional
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Able to move in any direction.
7
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Kinematic
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Regarding positions and velocities
8
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Dynamic
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Regarding forces, masses and accelerations.
9
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Control
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Controlling the movement of a robot.
10
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Biped
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Two-legged robot
11
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Quadruped
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Four legged robot
12
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Quadcopter
A
Four propeller drone
13
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Joints and links
A
The building blocks of a robotic manipulator
14
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CoM
A
Centre of mass
15
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Actuation
A
The device/principle used for producing motion.
