25.5.1. Hazard Identification

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is hazard identification?

   Hint

   Think of it as spotting potential dangers.

2. 2.

   Name one type of hazard in HRI.

   Hint

   Consider what might go wrong with robot movements.

3. 3.

   What does Hazard Identification involve?

   • Identifying tasks alone
   • Recognizing tasks and assessing risks
   • Only mechanical assessments

   Hint

   Think about its full scope in HRI.

4. 4.

   True or False: Mechanical failures are the only concern in hazard identification.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   What else affects safety?

5. 5.

   You’re tasked to evaluate the safety of a new robotic system used in a construction site. What approach will you take to identify hazards and assess risks?

   Hint

   No hint provided

6. 6.

   Discuss a hypothetical scenario where a robot experiences a software failure during an inspection. How would hazard identification help prevent injuries?

   Hint

   Connect the dot between prevention and identification.