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Re:Modern robotics hits Hollywood. IRIS: The most advanced c... by Qworg on Wednesday June 20, 2012 @12:13PM (#4137630)
They likely don't make sure it doesn't collide with anyone. There MAY be some local safety systems in place, like virtual light curtains and exclusion zones...
Re:Modern robotics hits Hollywood. IRIS: The most advanced c... by jonknee on Wednesday June 20, 2012 @12:39PM (#4137759)
If you're filming a kung foo scene, you're already very careful to not collide with who you're "fighting". I don't see how this would be any different other than the robot is perfect and your opposing actor is not.
Re:Modern robotics hits Hollywood. IRIS: The most advanced c... by Qworg on Wednesday June 20, 2012 @12:45PM (#4137791)
Your opposing human actor is not 2000kg and moving at 4+ m/s...