25.14 - Emergency Handling and Fail-Safe Mechanisms
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Practice Questions
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What does the acronym LOTO stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about safety procedures in workplaces.
Name one trigger for an emergency stop protocol.
💡 Hint: It's something you can push or pull.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary purpose of emergency stop protocols?
💡 Hint: Think about the main goal in emergencies.
True or False: Redundant systems can help prevent the failure of primary systems in robotic applications.
💡 Hint: What do backups do?
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Challenge Problems
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A construction robot malfunctions and unexpectedly begins moving towards a group of workers. Describe the series of actions that should be taken, including the relevant emergency protocols and post-incident reviews.
💡 Hint: Remember the steps for immediate safety actions and follow-ups.
Discuss how redundancy can be applied to the design of a new robotic system designed for search and rescue operations. Consider both hardware and software redundancies.
💡 Hint: Think about all the components the robot needs to operate in emergencies.
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