nwo_plan_motion · NWO Robotics MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What nwo_plan_motion does on NWO Robotics

AI agents invoke nwo_plan_motion 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_plan_motion needs a policy

Motion planning in MoveIt2 typically involves computing and executing trajectories for physical robot arms or systems. Planning a trajectory is a precursor to physical robot movement, and in many MoveIt2 integrations, planning and execution are tightly coupled. Misuse could cause real-world physical harm — robots moving unexpectedly into people or objects.

From the tool's definition Plan collision-free trajectories using RRT-Connect, OMPL, and CHOMP algorithms — integrates with MoveIt2 motion planning to compute and potentially dispatch robot motion commands

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Verdict

nwo_plan_motion Rate-limited

nwo_plan_motion 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_plan_motion": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "nwo_plan_motion_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about nwo_plan_motion

What does the nwo_plan_motion tool do? +

MoveIt2 motion planning integration. Plan collision-free trajectories using RRT-Connect, OMPL, and CHOMP algorithms. 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_plan_motion? +

Register the NWO Robotics MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for nwo_plan_motion: 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_plan_motion? +

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

Can I rate-limit nwo_plan_motion? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the nwo_plan_motion 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_plan_motion completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for nwo_plan_motion. 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_plan_motion? +

nwo_plan_motion 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.