In this unit students will learn about different types of lifting mechanisms which are useful on competition robots. Students will then do preliminary design work on a mechanism for their robots. 10.1: Introduction 10.2: Degrees of Freedom 10.3: Rotating Joints 10.4: Elevators 10.5: Linkages 10.6: Design of Lifting Mechanisms 10.7: Passive Assistance 10.8: Design Activity 10.9: Engineering Notebook 9.7: Engineering Notebook up 10.1: Introduction