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How strong is this arm? Could it pinch and break the neck of the user?

Hi ASalazarMX - no it couldn't. We have software constraints around speed and position. Additionally, there's hardware checks that shut down the arm if it moves too fast and/or encounters too much pressure.

Thanks for answering. For a moment I let my imagination run wild and pictured a spy hacking your barber to commit the perfect crime.

Edit: Since you mentioned it's an UR3, its payload is probably the same as the UR3e (3 Kg), so no neck breaking strength. Maybe strangulation if the user cooperates.

> Maybe strangulation if the user cooperates.

Clearly another untapped business opportunity.

Very important point about the hardware check. Always have hardware fallback in case software fails;

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