1. Environmental Factors
- Terrain: Striders are designed for uneven, unstable terrains, including slopes, rubble, and industrial environments with obstacles. The 360-degree system assesses the specific terrain characteristics (e.g., slope angle, surface friction, presence of debris) and assigns risk loadings accordingly.
- Weather: Operating outdoors exposes Striders to varying weather conditions such as rain, snow, and extreme temperatures. The system would factor in expected wealther conditions, dynamically adjusting risk loadings based on real-time weather data.
- Hazardous Materials: In event of deployment to industrial settings or disaster zones, Striders may be anticipated to encounter hazardous materials (e.g., chemicals, radiation). The system would evaluate the type and concentration of these materials, proximity to the robot, and potential for contamination.
- Inspection and Surveillance: Striders often perform inspection tasks in confined spaces or at heights. The system considers the complexity of the inspection, the robot's navigation capabilities in confined areas, and the consequences of potential falls or collisions.
- Load Carrying: Striders can be equipped to carry payloads, such as sensors or equipment. The system assesses the weight and stability of the load, the terrain's impact on balance, and the risks associated with load shifting or dropping.
- Emergency Response: In disaster scenarios, Striders may be utilised for search and rescue or to deliver supplies. The system factors in the urgency of the situation, the presence of unpredictable obstacles, and the potential for robot damage during rescue operations.
- Mobility and Stability: Striders possess advanced locomotion capabilities, yet their stability may foreseeably be affected by challenging terrains. The system would evaluate the robot's ability to navigate specific obstacles, recover from slips or falls, and maintain balance under load.
- Sensors and Perception: Striders rely on sensors for perception and navigation. The system assesses the reliability of these sensors in different environments, their susceptibility to interference, and the robot's ability to make informed decisions based on sensor data.
- Durability and Repair: Operating in harsh conditions can lead to wear and tear. The system is designed to estimate the robot's durability, ease of repair, and availability of spare parts, factoring these into the risk assessment.
- Remote Operation: Striders are typically operated remotely by human operators. The system is programmed to determine the level of human intervention required, the quality of communication links, and the operator's ability to make timely decisions in critical situations.
- Autonomous Functions: Striders may have some degree of autonomy for navigation and task execution. The system evaluates the reliability of these autonomous functions, the robot's ability to handle unexpected events, and the protocols for human intervention when necessary.
When taking these factors into account, the 360-degree system generates dynamic risk loadings for Striders deployed to risky work sites. These loadings would be used to calculate stochastic wages, assess the real-time risks faced by the robot and incentivize its safe and efficient operation. Given this case example:
- Higher risk loadings would be assigned for operating in extreme weather, carrying heavy loads, or navigating unstable terrains.
- Lower risk loadings apply to routine inspections in controlled environments with minimal hazards.
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