25.6.1 - Inherently Safe Design
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Practice Questions
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What is Inherently Safe Design?
💡 Hint: Think about how safety can be built directly into the design.
Why is it beneficial to use soft materials in robots?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens during an accident with hard surfaces.
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What is the primary goal of Inherently Safe Design?
💡 Hint: Consider the overarching aim of safety in robotics.
True or False: Inherently Safe Design often involves the use of hard materials to resist wear and tear.
💡 Hint: Think about how materials interact in a safety context.
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Design a hypothetical robot that implements Inherently Safe Design. List its features and explain why each design choice enhances safety.
💡 Hint: Consider both physical and operational aspects of the design.
Evaluate a real-world robotic application where Inherently Safe Design could greatly improve safety. What specific design changes would you recommend?
💡 Hint: Think about potential interactions and how risks can be mitigated.
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