FACTS
- Blind-Zone Collisions: Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and AGVs have sensor blind spots; workers can be struck during turns, crossings, or when loads block detection.
- Unexpected Motion: Software faults, lost localization, or recovery from stops can trigger sudden starts, stops, or reroutes that surprise nearby workers.
- Pinch & Crush Points: Robot arms, lift mechanisms, and conveyor interfaces create pinch zones that can trap hands or limbs during jams or handoffs.
- Human–Robot Interface Errors: Misunderstood alerts, unclear light/sound signals, or inconsistent floor markings reduce workers’ ability to predict robot behavior.
- Traffic Mixing: Shared aisles between robots, forklifts, and pedestrians increase struck-by […]
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