Coordinate frames and transformations
22 min · BeginnerUnderstand the concept
A robot describes position and orientation relative to frames such as world, base and tool. Consistent frame names and units are essential when linking sensors, navigation and manipulators.
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Your exercise
Draw world, base and tool frames. Label axes and describe how a camera point might move into the base frame.
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Knowledge check
Why are coordinate frames necessary?
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