Preparing the published article.
Managing Robot Project Risk
Most overruns come from a small set of predictable causes.
Common risks and controls
| Risk | Control |
|---|---|
| Scope creep | Frozen specification with a change procedure |
| Site conditions | Survey before quotation and record the assumptions |
| Interface gaps | Named owners for each mechanical, electrical and data interface |
| Ramp-up delay | Staged commissioning with interim acceptance measures |
| Spares availability | Agreed list and lead times before handover |
Keeping control
- Track open issues in one register with owners and dates.
- Escalate early rather than at the milestone.
- Keep decisions in writing, including the ones you decide against.
Risk registers work only if they are reviewed at every project meeting.