Understanding Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) in Autonomous Systems
Exploring the fundamentals of IMUs in autonomous systems, covering the basics, inertial navigation, and equations related to tracking position and orientation using accelerometers and gyroscopes. This includes the use of rotation matrices, velocity tracking, and the evolution of rotational velocity
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Understanding Gyroscopes and Accelerometers in Robotics
Gyroscopes and accelerometers are essential components in robotics, providing information on orientation and movement. Gyroscopes measure angular velocity, while accelerometers detect acceleration forces. Together, they form IMUs with multiple degrees of freedom. The combination of these sensors all
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Understanding Gyroscopes and Angular Momentum
Explore the concept of gyroscopes, angular momentum, and gyroscopic effects in vehicles like ships and airplanes. Learn about mass moment of inertia, angular velocity, and the precession of gyroscopes in detail. Dive into the physics behind the change of angular momentum and solve a problem involvin
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