.. _robot-arm:


Robot Arm Lab Project
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Your task is to build a simple robot, with two joints, that can move an end
effector to a set of points.  You will create software that enables the
robot to move in straight lines between points.

Note: The robot movements must all be parallel to a flat horizontal 
surface (on a plane).

Here are the general steps you'll take to complete this project:

    #. Decide on the number and type of joints you'll build.
    #. Build your robotic arm.
    #. Begin moving the joints under the control of computer software.
    #. Improve and reiterate your design.
    #. Measure the parameters for your robotic arm.
    #. Develop the kinematic equations for your design.
    #. Implement the kinematic equations as MATLAB functions.
    #. Generate a trajectory of points for the robot to move on the worksheet.
    #. Test your robotic arm on the worksheet.
    #. Evaluate the robotic arm performance.
    #. Adjust the software to improve the robotic arm movement.