Understanding Mass and Center of Mass in Robotics

Front

What is the center of mass?

Back

The point where force is applied to move without rotation

Front

What happens if the center of mass is off to one side?

Back

The robot could veer left or right

Front

How does changing the center of mass affect the robot?

Back

It changes how the robot moves

Front

What is required for force to be transferred from the motors to the ground?

Back

The wheels must be in contact with the ground

Front

What effect does having the center of mass right over the motors and wheels have?

Back

It creates additional traction

Front

For everyday objects, the center of gravity is

Back

the same as center of mass