Stage 09 · Trajectory Planning & Motion Generation · Lesson 12 · 12–18 min

Jerk & Smooth Motion

Jerk (derivative of acceleration) predicts vibration and audible “clunk.” Smooth motion ladders: linear → cubic → quintic (→ splines / S-curves).

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