Q: I want my OTTO 100 to make a short reverse move from a parking endpoint to a waypoint (like backing a car out of a spot), but it turns around, drives forward, then reorients itself. This is inefficient and causes it to interfere with objects on either side. How do I force a short reverse move without turning?
A: By default, the robot tries to orient itself in the direction of travel and drive forward rather than reverse, even for very short moves. This is why it turns, drives to the waypoint, and reorients afterward.
To influence its pathing toward a reverse move, review the area around the parking location and add an Exclusion Zone to limit the available forward-pathing options. When placing the zone, don't put it too close to the parking spot itself—the robot still needs enough room to safely plan and execute its movement.
Q: Are there any safety considerations when the robot moves in reverse?
A: Yes. The OTTO 100 has no safety-rated sensor coverage behind it when moving in reverse. Make sure there are no objects, pallets, equipment, or personnel directly behind the robot whenever backing movements are expected.