Emergency Stop Procedures
How to stop the robot immediately in an emergency and how to recover. Routine emergency stop and recovery are also on Emergency Stop and Recovery.
Automatic stop and safety-related behavior
The robot may stop automatically or cut motor power in the following cases:
- Fall detected
- Low battery
- Controller (app) stop command received
- Interrupt signal during an automatic mission
The RBQ has emergency stop (E-Stop), remote stop, speed limit, posture stabilization, and other safety-related features. On flat ground, assume a stopping distance of up to about 1 m for safety-related stops; on slopes or uneven floors it can be longer.
Using the emergency stop button
Pressing the emergency stop push button on the rear puts all joints into High Damping. In this state the robot resists external forces but does not accept torque or position commands—control is disabled and the robot may settle to the floor.
CAUTION
Emergency stop protects people and the robot. Press the button immediately if there is abnormal motion, collision risk, shock, or pinch risk. It is for real emergencies—not for everyday stopping. Repeated unnecessary use can add risk by losing controlled stability.
Recovery after emergency stop
- Release the button: Turn the emergency stop button clockwise back to its normal position.
- Restore posture: Press "Stance" in the GUI or set initial posture per Robot Quick Start.
- Find the cause: Remove or fix the cause of the stop (obstacle, error, wrong settings) before operating again.
Stop from the app (GUI)
WARNING
Pressing Emergency cuts power to all motors. Use only in critical situations.
Residual motion after power off
WARNING
After power is off, RBQ legs do not auto-lock. On slopes, stairs, or slippery floors the robot can still slide, roll, or move by inertia—power off does not immediately mean fully safe.
On slopes, stairs, or slippery floors after power off you may still get:
- Sliding
- Rolling or falling
- Continued motion from inertia
Before approaching, check floor condition and posture; approach only from a safe direction.