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Hand Guiding Safety Requirements
Dragging a robot by hand is convenient and easy to get wrong.
What is required
| Item | Practice |
|---|---|
| Enable device | A deliberate action before guidance is possible |
| Speed limit | Reduced speed while guiding |
| Force limit | Limits that reflect the contact area and body part |
| Visibility | Operator can see the whole motion path |
| Exit | Clear way to stop guidance and return to normal operation |
Common mistakes
- Leaving hand-guiding enabled during production.
- Guiding with a tool that blocks the operator's view.
- Ignoring the effect of a heavy tool on the required force.
Hand-guiding requirements depend on the robot and the application. Confirm with the manufacturer and a specialist.