Systems and methods for engaging brakes on a robotic device

This invention describes a robotic system that uses a special input device to control its brakes. When a human operator engages this input device, the robot's brakes disengage, allowing the operator to move the robot. If the input device is disengaged, the brakes automatically engage, stopping the robot, especially when it's receiving enough power, and the system specifically uses an electromechanical switch to detect whether the user is engaging the input.

Why it matters: The fundamental components and control logic for this braking system have not seen significant enabling changes since 2023. The primary hurdle remains adapting this specific safety mechanism to diverse robotic platforms and their respective certification requirements.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: ModerateRobotic hardware, software logic, electromechanical switch

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