exam

• crossword question (was 8/45 last year, half mark per word)
• pick 4 of 5 sensors/actuators to answer questions on
• pick 3 of 4 troubleshooting questions to answer
• something like the first assignment (given scenario → answer stuff)
• topics:
  • machine vision
  • localization and mapping (was 6/45 marks last year)
  • something on automation
• ~8-9 pages
• bonus question (earl will giggle to himself → should be easy)

example q’s

• crossword:
  • type of encoder that knows what direction it’s moving in
    • incremental shaft encoder
• 4 of 5 sensors/actuators:
  • what is an IMU/how do the components of it work
  • explain different types of motors
  • issues with different types of sensors (active vs passive, variations, etc.)
• 3 of 4 troubleshooting:
  • given a scenario, give a reasonable way to try and find the solution
• what rangefinder do you not use in a room with cloth walls
  • ultrasonic 👍

notes

• something regarding an example where he walked in to things
• more theatrics == more likely to be on exam
• holonomic vs non holonomic machines ??
• no calculations wink wink (whatever that means)