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INVERSE KINEMATIC SOLUTION [1 record]

Record 1 2024-10-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Applications of Automation
CONT

Inverse kinematics is a mathematical process used to calculate the joint positions that are needed to place a robot's end effector at a specific position and orientation (also known as its "pose"). A reliable inverse kinematic solution is necessary for programming a robot to perform tasks. ... With inverse kinematics, there are often multiple different solutions and multiple approaches to calculating the inverse kinematic solution.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Automatisation et applications

Spanish

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