It’s a good thing then that SRI has that use case covered as well.
“Machines generally stick to higher safety standards and follow procedures more rigorously than humans.
Thus it can also improve safety on construction sites,” said Khurana.
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According to SRI, the smart excavator freezes when somebody breaches its safe operating area.
However, Sharkey suggests that the machine’s autonomous functions must be tested thoroughly.
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