Yup, These are the same people who mandate the scroll saw manufactures to provide hold down foots on our scroll saws. It looks like table saw manufacturers will have to comply at some point. It will add about $500 to the cost of the saw! Fortunately for me, I have a Delta Unisaw that will last my lifetime, and longer.
This guy is lobbying to make his technology standard equipment in every table saw. Can you imagine what he stands to earn?! I think it does give the operator a false sense of security and what if it malfunctions?
If the unit goes off, it ruins the saw blade, and the replacement cartridge cost around $70. So if you have a $100 blade installed, It's gong to cost you $170 to get working again plus the time lost.
It is very impressive technology, but I don't think it should be mandated!