Releasedriver2026-06-15
Safer autonomous navigation — obstacle avoidance built in
Your robot now automatically slows down and stops before hitting obstacles. Works with G1, Go2, and any robot with LiDAR.
Let the AI Walk Your Robot Without Worrying About Collisions
When the LLM decides to move the robot, the safety system continuously monitors the surroundings to prevent collisions.
Protection Layers
- **Frontal obstacle slowdown** — Automatically reduces speed when obstacles are within 2.5m ahead
- **Lateral slowdown** — Slows down (but does not hard-stop) when obstacles are to the side, keeping locomotion smooth
- **Emergency stop** — Immediate brake when a close-range obstacle is detected directly ahead
- **Foot protection** — Stops immediately when a foot is detected hanging over an edge (stairs, ledges)
- **Communication loss** — Automatic stop when the control link is interrupted
- **Thermal protection** — Limits motion when motor temperature gets too high
What This Means for You
- **Let the LLM navigate freely** — The AI might misjudge, but the safety system catches it
- **Demo-friendly** — Present in crowds without constant anxiety
- **Configurable** — Adjust detection distance and sensitivity via configSchema
The safety harness runs as an independent subprocess, so it can trigger an emergency stop even if the main process crashes.