Operating the robot
The robot has three operating modes: Manual mode, Autonomous mode, and Locked mode.
You switch between modes using the Operating mode key—see Control panel and display. The Operating mode key can be removed from the robot in all modes.
Manual mode
In this mode, you can drive the robot manually using the joystick in the robot interface. Only one person can control the robot manually at a time.
Manual mode is only intended for initial setup, maintenance situations, or deadlocks.
To control the robot manually, you must connect to the robot interface—see Connect to the web-interface
WARNING
When driving the robot in Manual mode it is the driver's responsibility to ensure the safety of nearby personnel. Failure to be aware of the risks and operate the robot with caution can result in injury to personnel or damage to equipment.
- Drive carefully to avoid collisions with any personnel or objects when driving the robot in Manual mode.
- Avoid driving the robot manually without a clear visual of the robot.
- Be aware that you can drive the robot into Forbidden zones and Unpreferred zones on the map.
- Be aware that you can make the robot collide with obstacles even if you do not mute the Protective fields. If you mute the Protective fields the robot will not stop at all for detected obstacles.
- Manual mode is only intended for initialization and maintenance situations or for potential deadlocks.
To drive the robot in Manual mode, follow these steps:
On the robot, turn the Operating mode key to Manual mode (turn it to the right). The robot enters Emergency stop.
In the robot interface, select Manual control under the joystick icon
On the robot, press the Resume button. The status lights turn blue, indicating that the robot is in Manual mode.
Use the joystick to move the robot. The robot will go back into emergency stop after a short time of inactivity.
Automatic mode
In this mode, the robot executes the programmed missions. After switching the key to this mode, you can remove the key, and the robot will continue driving automatically.
The robot can drive automatically in the following ways:
Schedule an order
Orders are active instances of a mission where it is assigned and executed by a robot. Orders are scheduled through MiR Fleet. For more information about creating missions and to see Mission examples
Send the robot to a location on the active map
To send the robot to a selected location, open the active map, either in a dashboard or the map editor, and select Send robot to target followed by the location and orientation you want the robot to drive to.
Send the robot to a position or marker on the active map
To send the robot to an existing position or marker, open the active map, either in a dashboard or the map editor, and select a position or marker followed by Send robot to.
Locked mode
In this mode, the robot is locked. You cannot start a mission or drive the robot when it is in Locked mode. Do not push or pull the robot manually while it is in locked mode.