Chapter 2: Operational Safety
2.1 Definitions
This document uses the following terms to describe the HD-1500:
AMR(Autonomous Mobile Robot)
: This term describes the HD-1500 with an attached
payload
structure
, creating a complete
Mobile Robot
.
We use the term AMR when talking about controlling or monitoring the full mobile robot with
attached payload structure.
Fleet Manager
: The operational mode of the computing appliance (
EM2100 appliance
) that
runs the FLOW Core software to control a fleet of AMRs.
Fleet Operations Workspace (FLOW)
: A computing system that consists of software and hard-
ware packages, and is used to set up, integrate and manage a fleet of AMRs within a factory
environment. FLOW consists of two main elements:
FLOW Core
and
FLOW iQ
.
FLOW Core:
All of the software used by
Fleet Operations Workspace
. The software runs on
the EM2100 appliance(s), the AMRs, and the user's PC.
FLOW iQ:
A software package that captures, analyzes, and reports data to users in order to
measure, evaluate and constantly improve their AMR fleet performance in the factory.
Fleet
: Two or more AMRs operating in the same workspace.
HD-1500:
This is the model name of the AMRplatform. This document uses the model name
HD-1500 when describing the setup, configuration, and connections.
Mobile Robot:
An alternative industry term for AMR.
Payload Structure
: Any passive or dynamic device attached to and possibly powered by the
HD-1500. This could be as simple as a crate for carrying objects such as factory parts or as
sophisticated as a robotic arm that picks up and manipulates factory parts.
Platform
: The most basic part of the AMR. It includes:
o
The chassis, drive assemblies, light discs, light strips, suspension, casters, battery and
lasers.
o
An on-board AMR controller with built-in Inertial Measurement Units (IMU), nav-
igation software, data and power connectors for a
payload structure
.
o
An Operator Panel.
o
The HD-1500 skins (external covers), and the chassis where you attach a
payload struc-
ture
.
2.2 General Hazards
This section describes potentially hazardous situations and conditions.
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