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| ID | 105 |
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| First Name | Nancy |
| Last Name | Hagelgans |
| Institution | Ursinus College |
| Speaker Category | invited |
| Title of Talk | Planar Linkages: Robot Arms, Carpenters' Rulers, and Other Devices |
| Abstract | A planar linkage is constructed in the plane from rigid links or rods that are connected with movable joints. Robot arms and carpenters' rulers are examples of planar linkages in which the links are connected to form a chain. We will examine the reachability region of robot arms, which are chains with one end fixed. Then we will go on to solve the minimal folding problem of carpenters' rulers with links of different lengths. Finally we will address some planar linkages that can be used to convert one type of motion to another type of motion. |
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| Suitable for undergraduates? | Yes |
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| Computer Needed? | Y |
| Bringing a laptop? | N |
| Overhead Needed? | Y |
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| Date Submitted | 2/17/2005 |
| Year | 2005 |