Due to changes in European safety requirements for machines and robots, it is no longer permitted for blades to rotate during remote control operation – even if the control is via Bluetooth.
In the European Union, machines and robots must comply with the basic health and safety requirements of the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230, which replaces the previous Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and prescribes a high level of safety for mechanical and automated systems. EUR-Lex
In addition, there are harmonized European safety standards for robots, such as EN ISO 10218-1 and EN ISO 10218-2, which define detailed requirements for risk assessment and the safe behavior of robots.
These standards serve to systematically minimize potential hazards (e.g., from rotating blades or unintended movements) and are recognized in the EU as the state of the art for robot-assisted machines. DGUV+1
In order to meet these requirements and eliminate risks for users, the function that allows the blades to rotate during remote control is being removed.
This measure ensures that the robot does not operate any active rotating parts even when controlled via Bluetooth remote control, which complies with current standards and legal requirements.
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