Question: A new robot manipulator has joined Dr . Li's cobots in the lab! At this time, the robot linkage is in the configuration show and

A new robot manipulator has joined Dr. Li's "cobots" in the lab! At this time, the robot linkage is in
the configuration show and not moving while being pulled with a 100 lb load. This load is reacted to
the static table at point A.
All segments of the robot are made of solid, cylindrical aluminum 6061-T6 with a yield strength of 40
ksi. Segment AB is 1.45 inches in diameter while all of the other segments , and DE are all
1.15 inches in diameter.
Find the factor of safety at points 1 and 2.(48 points)
Which one is lower? (2 points)
A new robot manipulator has joined Dr . Li's

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