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What fundamental problem does inverse kinematics address in robotics?
What fundamental problem does inverse kinematics address in robotics?
- Optimizing robot trajectory for minimal energy consumption.
- Simulating robot dynamics under various load conditions.
- Calculating the required joint angles to achieve a desired end-effector position. (correct)
- Determining the end-effector coordinates given joint angles.
In the context of the two-link arm, what does the equation $\theta_2 = \cos^{-1}(\frac{x^2 + y^2 - L_1^2 - L_2^2}{2L_1L_2})$ allow you to calculate, given the coordinates (x, y) of the end effector?
In the context of the two-link arm, what does the equation $\theta_2 = \cos^{-1}(\frac{x^2 + y^2 - L_1^2 - L_2^2}{2L_1L_2})$ allow you to calculate, given the coordinates (x, y) of the end effector?
- The length of the first link, $L_1$.
- The angle of the first joint, $\theta_1$.
- The length of the second link, $L_2$.
- The angle of the second joint, $\theta_2$. (correct)
Which equation represents the forward kinematics for a two-link arm in the x-dimension?
Which equation represents the forward kinematics for a two-link arm in the x-dimension?
- $x = L_1 \cos \theta_1 + L_2 \cos(\theta_1 + \theta_2)$ (correct)
- $x = L_1 \cos \theta_2 + L_2 \cos(\theta_1)$
- $x = L_1 \sin \theta_1 + L_2 \sin(\theta_1 + \theta_2)$
- $x = L_1 + L_2 + \cos(\theta_1 + \theta_2)$
In the Jacobian Inverse method, what condition is checked iteratively to refine the joint angle adjustments?
In the Jacobian Inverse method, what condition is checked iteratively to refine the joint angle adjustments?
In the analytic solution for a two-link arm, what does the variable $\theta_4$ represent in the equation $\tan \theta_4 = \frac{L_2 \sin \theta_2}{L_2 \cos \theta_2 + L_1}$?
In the analytic solution for a two-link arm, what does the variable $\theta_4$ represent in the equation $\tan \theta_4 = \frac{L_2 \sin \theta_2}{L_2 \cos \theta_2 + L_1}$?
For a three-link arm, how do the forward kinematics equations for x and y differ from those of a two-link arm?
For a three-link arm, how do the forward kinematics equations for x and y differ from those of a two-link arm?
In the provided MATLAB simulation code for the two-link arm, what is the purpose of the meshgrid function?
In the provided MATLAB simulation code for the two-link arm, what is the purpose of the meshgrid function?
Within the provided MATLAB code snippets, which lines are crucial for plotting the end-effector position?
Within the provided MATLAB code snippets, which lines are crucial for plotting the end-effector position?
In the three-link arm MATLAB simulation, what do the variables l1, l2, and l3 likely represent?
In the three-link arm MATLAB simulation, what do the variables l1, l2, and l3 likely represent?
What is the immediate result of executing the line [THETA1,THETA2,THETA3] = meshgrid(theta1,theta2,theta3); in the provided MATLAB code for the three-link arm?
What is the immediate result of executing the line [THETA1,THETA2,THETA3] = meshgrid(theta1,theta2,theta3); in the provided MATLAB code for the three-link arm?
How does increasing the number of links in a robotic arm generally affect the complexity of solving the inverse kinematics problem?
How does increasing the number of links in a robotic arm generally affect the complexity of solving the inverse kinematics problem?
Which of the following best describes why iterative methods are often used to solve the inverse kinematics problem?
Which of the following best describes why iterative methods are often used to solve the inverse kinematics problem?
Considering a three-link robotic arm, what inherent advantage does it possess over a two-link arm in terms of workspace and dexterity?
Considering a three-link robotic arm, what inherent advantage does it possess over a two-link arm in terms of workspace and dexterity?
In the context of inverse kinematics solutions for robotic arms, what is a 'singularity' and why is it a concern?
In the context of inverse kinematics solutions for robotic arms, what is a 'singularity' and why is it a concern?
In the provided MATLAB simulation, what would be the likely effect of increasing the step size (e.g., from 0.1 to 0.5) in the lines defining theta1, theta2, and theta3?
In the provided MATLAB simulation, what would be the likely effect of increasing the step size (e.g., from 0.1 to 0.5) in the lines defining theta1, theta2, and theta3?
Flashcards
Inverse Kinematics
Inverse Kinematics
The process of finding joint angles from the known coordinates of the end effector.
Forward Kinematics Equations (Two-Link Arm)
Forward Kinematics Equations (Two-Link Arm)
x = L₁ cos θ₁ + L₂ cos(θ₁ +θ₂), y = L₁ sin θ₁ + L₂ sin(θ₁ +θ₂)
Jacobian Matrix
Jacobian Matrix
A matrix that relates joint velocities to end-effector velocities.
Forward Kinematics Equations (Three-Link Arm)
Forward Kinematics Equations (Three-Link Arm)
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Jacobian Inverse Method
Jacobian Inverse Method
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Study Notes
- EME3307- ROBOTICS ENGINEERING SESSION 05
Inverse Kinematics
- It is the opposite of forward kinematics
- It refers to the process of obtaining joint angles from known coordinates of the end effector.
Case Study 1: Two Link Arm
- Forward Kinematics equations: x = L₁ cos 0₁ + L₂ cos(0₁ +0₂) and y = L₁ sin 0₁ + L₂ sin(0₁ +02)
- Inverse Kinematics solution 0₂ = cos-1((x² + y² - L₁² - L₂²)/(2L₁L₂))
Jacobian Inverse
- The Jacobian inverse relates changes in joint angles to changes in Cartesian coordinates
- Forward Kinematics equations: x = L₁ cos0₁ + L₂ cos(0₁ +0₂) and y = L₁ sin 0₁ + L₂ sin(0₁ +02)
- ∆x = J∆q, iterate until ||∆q|| is small, where J is the Jacobian matrix.
- J = [[-L₁ sin θ₁ – L₂ sin(θ₁ + θ₂), -L₂ sin(θ₁ + θ₂)], [L₁ cos θ₁ + L₂ cos(θ₁ + θ₂), L₂ cos(θ₁ + θ₂)]]
Case Study 1: Two Link Arm (Analytic Solution)
- θ₁ = θ₃ - θ₄ Equations: tan θ₃ = y/x and tan θ₄ = (L₂ sin θ₂)/(L₂ cos θ₂ + L₁)
Case Study 2: Three Link Arm
- Forward Kinematics equations involve L₁, L₂, L₃ and angles θ₁, θ₂, θ₃
- x = L₁ cosθ₁ + L₂ cos(θ₁ + θ₂) + L₃ cos(θ₁ +θ₂+θ₃) and y = L₁ sin θ₁ + L₂ sin(θ₁ + θ₂) + L₃ sin(θ₁ +θ₂+θ₃)
- J = [[-L₁ sin θ₁ – L₂ sin(θ₁ + θ₂) - L₃ sin(θ₁ + θ₂ + θ₃), -L₂ sin(θ₁ + θ₂) - L₃ sin(θ₁ + θ₂ + θ₃), - L₃ sin(θ₁ + θ₂ + θ₃)] , [L₁ cos θ₁ + L₂ cos(θ₁ + θ₂) + L₃ cos(θ₁ + θ₂ + θ₃), L₂ cos(θ₁ + θ₂) + L₃ cos(θ₁ + θ₂ + θ₃), L₃ cos(θ₁ + θ₂ + θ₃)]]
Matlab Simulation Code
- l1, l2, l3 represent the lengths of the robot links
- theta1, theta2, theta3 are joint angle ranges
- [THETA1,THETA2,THETA3] = meshgrid(theta1, theta2,theta3); creates a grid of all combinations
Matlab Simulation for Case Study 2
- l1 = 6, l2 = 4, l3 = 3
- theta1, theta2, theta3 are sets of joint angles
- X and Y are calculated using forward kinematics equations
- Data is processed and plotted to visualize the robot's workspace
Case Study 2 Simulation Results
- The X-Y coordinates for all combinations of theta1, theta2, and theta3 are plotted
- The plot visualizes the reachable workspace of a three-link arm.
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Explores inverse kinematics, contrasting it with forward kinematics. Includes case studies of two and three link arms, Jacobian inverse to relate changes in joint angles to changes in Cartesian coordinates. The equations for forward kinematics are also mentioned.
