nwo_detect_gesture · NWO Robotics MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What nwo_detect_gesture does on NWO Robotics

AI agents invoke nwo_detect_gesture to trigger actions in NWO Robotics. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why nwo_detect_gesture needs a policy

This tool translates physical gestures into robot control commands (stop, direct, draw paths), making it an Execute-category tool that triggers external operations on real physical robots. Misuse or misinterpretation of gestures could cause unintended robot movements with real-world consequences, warranting a high severity rating.

From the tool's definition Real-time hand gesture recognition for intuitive robot control. Wave to stop, point to direct, draw paths.

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Verdict

nwo_detect_gesture Rate-limited

nwo_detect_gesture stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "nwo_detect_gesture": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "nwo_detect_gesture_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches NWO Robotics, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about nwo_detect_gesture

What does the nwo_detect_gesture tool do? +

Real-time hand gesture recognition for intuitive robot control. Wave to stop, point to direct, draw paths. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the NWO Robotics MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on nwo_detect_gesture? +

Register the NWO Robotics MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for nwo_detect_gesture: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches NWO Robotics. Nothing to install.

What risk level is nwo_detect_gesture? +

nwo_detect_gesture is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit nwo_detect_gesture? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the nwo_detect_gesture rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block nwo_detect_gesture completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for nwo_detect_gesture. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides nwo_detect_gesture? +

nwo_detect_gesture is provided by the NWO Robotics MCP server (redciprianpater/mcp-server-robotics). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.