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Originally Posted by Andy A.
I would be a little leery about a large scale robot running in autonomous mode with out any remote way of turning it off though. But I am not the computer trusting sort...
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I agree - even if the auton code is simple and the bot moves around slowly - thats how it operates when all on-board systems are operating within normal parameters.
what happens if a wire on a sensor breaks, or a connection to one motor fails - or a feedback sensor goes open loop?
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every piece of commercial robotic equipment, that is used in proximity with humans, there is a big red mushroom shaped KILL button where you can get to it without having to go near the robot.