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Forward Kinematics for an exoskeleton

Built for educators teaching it to a class. Drop a live demo into a lecture or assign it as a shareable link — no lab installs. Simulate an exoskeleton live below — adjust the inputs and watch it respond, right in your browser.

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Forward kinematics computes where a robot arm's tip ends up from its joint angles. Each link rotates relative to the previous one, so the transforms chain together. It is fast and unique — every set of angles gives exactly one end-effector position — which is why controllers use it constantly.

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End X172.2
End Y110.4
Reach204.6
Links3

Governing equation

Reading this result: Reach 205 sits near the 210 maximum: the three links are nearly collinear, so the arm is almost fully extended.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this good for educators?
Yes — this version of "Forward Kinematics for an exoskeleton" is framed for educators teaching it to a class. Drop a live demo into a lecture or assign it as a shareable link — no lab installs.
Do I need to install anything?
No. It runs in any modern browser, free, with no account required.