Tether
Cheetah by Boston Dynamics tethered to the ceiling.A
Tether can be used to restrain a robot’s movement. Tethers can prevent robot damage by restricting motion into a dangerous area, or can be used to safely extract a robot from its environment if a loss of power or control occurs. A tether might be used in a situation where a robot is operating near a hazard, such as other robotic equipment, water, or a large drop off, where it is necessary to restrict movement or prevent the robot from falling over. Tethers are more commonly used when testing large unproven robot equipment. For more information about safety restraints check out the links below:
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