Abstract
A robot system includes a robot having a sensor mounted thereon and a control unit, wherein the sensor acquires sensor data within at least one field of view, wherein the control unit defines or selects a volumetric safety zone located at a position relative to the robot; wherein the control unit controls the sensor to move such that the field of view covers the safety zone; wherein the control unit controls the robot to move in a movement direction; and wherein the control unit triggers a safety response upon detection of an object or body part of a human within the safety zone.