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image for course Multibody Simulation Onramp

Multibody Simulation Onramp

Get started modeling and simulating 3D mechanical systems in Simscape™ Multibody™ Learn to define and assemble rigid bodies into an articulated multibody system and use your skills to construct and actuate a robot drawing arm.

Course modules

Introduction

Familiarize yourself with the course.

Lessons:
  • Course Overview
  • Simscape Multibody

Multibody Simulation Concepts

Simulate and visualize your first Simscape Multibody model.

Lessons:
  • Model Mechanical Systems in Simscape
  • Visualize a Simscape Multibody Model

Model Bodies

Model parts of a mechanical assembly using various types of Solid blocks.

Lessons:
  • Fundamental Solids
  • Extruded Solids
  • Revolved Solids

Position and Orient Bodies

Specify the positions and orientations of mechanical parts in a 3D environment using frames.

Lessons:
  • Rigid Transforms
  • Custom Frames

Assemble Bodies

Assemble different mechanical parts together and specify the types of motions they can achieve using joints.

Lessons:
  • Assemble Multibody Systems
  • Actuate Multibody Systems
  • Model Complex Motions

Model Contact Forces

Learn the basics of modeling contact forces between solids.

Lessons:
  • Spatial Contact Forces

Project - Robot Drawing Arm

Review what you have learned by modeling a robot drawing arm.

Lessons:
  • Robotic Arms
  • Assemble a Robot Drawing Arm

Conclusion

Learn about next steps and give feedback on the course.

Lessons:
  • Additional Resources
  • Survey

Format:Self-paced

Language:English

Language

  • Hands-on exercises with automated feedback
  • Access to MATLAB through your web browser
  • Shareable progress report and course certificate

Simulink Onramp

Get started quickly with the basics of Simulink.

Simscape Onramp

Learn the basics of simulating physical systems in Simscape.

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