Question: Problem Statement: Cylindrical Robotic Arm Intercepting a Moving Package A cylindrical robotic arm is tasked with intercepting packages moving along a conveyor belt, and dropping

Problem Statement: Cylindrical Robotic Arm Intercepting a Moving Package
A cylindrical robotic arm is tasked with intercepting packages moving along a conveyor belt, and dropping them in a bin. The package on the conveyor belt is located at point P (3,-3) and the bin, point B at (-2,0).
The conveyor belt moves at a constant speed of 20 meters per minute*. The robotic arm operates in a horizontal plane and rotates with a controllable acceleration counterclockwise about its fixed axle. The arm consists of a single extending segment with a maximum extension length of 4m, which extends and retracts at a controllable speed. The robot is initially stationary facing 180 deg away from the conveyor belt along the x axis with the grip(Point G) at (-2,0)
Assumptions:
The robot begins rotating and extending simultaneously as the package starts moving.
Deliverables:
1. The y-coordinate of the package at the time of interception.
2. The speed of arm extension (v ext) required for interception.
3. The angular acceleration () required for interception

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