GEOMETRY IN ROBOTICS
Robotics 8
Geometry in Robotics
Why is geometry important in our Robotics class?
Important Geometry terms to use in Robotics
Geometry in Robotics
Geometry in Robotics
Right Angle A 90 degree
angle. Where would we
use right angles with our robots?
Can you name a part that uses a 90 degree angle?
Geometry in Robotics
Perpendicular Line Segments Two line segments
which cross to form 90 degree angles.
Where would we use perpendicular line segments with our robots?
Geometry in Robotics
Vertex The intersection
point of two sides of a plane figure.
Where would we use a vertex with (or where would one be at on) our robots?
Geometry in Robotics
Acute Angle An angle less than
90 degrees but greater than 0 degrees.
Where would an acute angle become important to us when in competition?
Geometry in Robotics
Obtuse Angle An angle greater
than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees.
Give me a scenario where an obtuse angle would be needed in competition.
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Ray The part of a
straight line considered as originating at a point on the line and as extending in one direction from that point.
Where would you use a ray in robotics?
Geometry in Robotics
Parallel Line Segments Line segments
that do not intersect.
Where on the robots would you have parallel line segments?
Geometry in Robotics
Right Triangle A triangle with
one internal angle equal to 90 degrees.
Give an example of where a right triangle is used in robotics.
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Parallelogram A quadrilateral
having both pairs of opposite sides parallel to each other.(Note: squares and rectangles are also quadrilaterals.)
Where would you use a parallelogram in robotics?
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Rectangle A parallelogram
having four right angles.(Note: a square is also a rectangle.)
Where on the robot is a rectangle commonly used?
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Square A rectangle
having all four sides of equal length.
Other than on the robot, where is a square used in competition?
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Circle A closed plane
curve consisting of all points at a given distance from a point within it called the center.
Where is a circle commonly used on the robot?
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Diameter A straight line
passing through the center of a circle or sphere and meeting the circumference or surface at each end.
In what situation would knowing what the diameter of a circle would be important?
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Radius A straight line
extending from the center of a circle or sphere to the circumference or surface.
Name a time when using a radius is important in competition.
