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Consider the five-bar-link planar robot arm Note that Joint 2 is a passive joint. Hence, angle θ2 is…

August 11, 2021 · Prabhu TL

Basics

The vector kinematic equation derived in the previous section provides the functional relationship between the joint displacements and…

August 11, 2021 · Prabhu TL

Basics

Kinematics is Geometry of Motion. It is one of the most fundamental disciplines in robotics, providing tools for…

August 11, 2021 · Prabhu TL

Basics

Primitive joints can be arranged in parallel as well as in series. Figure 3.2.1 illustrates such a parallel…

August 11, 2021 · Prabhu TL

Basics

A robot is a machine capable of physical motion for interacting with the environment. Physical interactions include manipulation,…

August 11, 2021 · Prabhu TL

Basics

The DC motor described in the previous section is the simplest, yet efficient motor among various actuators applied…

August 11, 2021 · Prabhu TL

Basics

The servomechanism described in the previous section is based on analogue feedback technology, using a potentiometer and a…

August 11, 2021 · Prabhu TL

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As the PWM frequency increases, the current driven to the motor becomes smoother, and the nonlinearity due to…

August 11, 2021 · Prabhu TL

Basics

DC motors and other types of actuators are used to drive individual axes of a robotic system. a…

August 11, 2021 · Prabhu TL

Basics

Actuators are one of the key components contained in a robotic system. A robot has many degrees of…

August 11, 2021 · Prabhu TL