Tag: Industrial Certification

Sep 12
ISO Standards and Robot Safety: Why Force Limiting is Crucial for Commercial Certification

In industrial robotics, the historical boundary separating humans from high-speed machinery was simple and physical: the safety perimeter fence. For half a century, traditional six-axis industrial arms operated behind heavy steel mesh enclosures, interlocking optical light curtains, and safety area laser scanners. The regulatory framework governed by standards like ISO 10218-1/2 was deterministic: if a […]