8.12.1. Fault Detection and Isolation (FDI)

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is FDI?

   Hint

   Think about why monitoring is necessary.

2. 2.

   What role does redundancy play in FDI?

   Hint

   Consider what happens when one component fails.

3. 3.

   What does FDI stand for?

   • Fault Detection and Isolation
   • Fault Diagnostics and Integration
   • Functionality Detection and Isolation

   Hint

   Think about safety monitoring in robots.

4. 4.

   True or False: Redundancy means having extra sensors to increase the chance of identifying faults.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what redundancy typically involves.

5. 5.

   Design a fault detection system that integrates dual sensors for a robotic drone used in construction. Discuss how you would implement redundancy and self-tests.

   Hint

   Consider the application scenarios and the type of data required.

6. 6.

   Analyze the effectiveness of integrating watchdog timers in construction robots, specifically in high-risk situations. What would be the implications of failing to implement this feature?

   Hint

   Reflect on what could happen when robots are left unmonitored.