Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.74
August 30, 2023
…automotive-grade, real-time, reliable SDK is certified to the stringent ISO 26262 ASIL D safety standard, the highest level of auto safety that targets less than 10 failures in 1 billion hours of operation for hardware components.” “Combined Powers follows an approach to designing an automated field vehicle [that] can be customized to specific tasks and applications,” said Manuel Volk, a developer at Krone. “The exact safety requirements are determined by the hazard and risk analysis for all implement combinations.” “The high-level architecture of the system is designed such that there is a separation between safety-relevant and non-safety-relevant components,” he told…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.00
August 29, 2023
…of high-performance plastics and works almost particle-free, according to ISO Class 2, even in high-speed applications. Microscopic debris can ruin electronic components, semiconductors, and displays, noted igus. Machines moving at high speeds, such as SCARA robots that move along four axes in less than a second, can release particles from corrugated hoses and tubes. “Finding a way to guide cables and hoses on a SCARA robot in a cleanroom is a science in itself,” said Matthias Meyer, head of the triflex and Robotics Business Unit at igus. “Fast movements are pure stress for the material, which releases unwelcome abrasion particles.”…
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 2.79
June 28, 2023
…robot manufacturers are adopting voluntary safety standards such as ISO 10218 to ensure peace of mind and avoid liability. That international standard covers a range of systems, including personal care robots, industrial automation, automated guided vehicles or AGVs, and collaborative robots. The standards themselves are evolving to keep up with the latest technologies. In addition, advances in robotic perception and software are increasing the safety and utility of these machines. Download this Special Focus Issue to learn more about the following: How robots can augment human workforces and reduce risk Current and emerging safety standards Applications where safety is a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.97
June 20, 2023
…robotic arms feature an IP68 degree of protection and ISO Class 5 clean rooms, making them suitable for both harsh environments and those requiring a high level of hygiene. Elite Robot highlights scanning technologies Elite Robots will also showcase the EC64-19 robot, which has a reach of 1,900 mm (74 in.). Shining3D’s FreeScan device will be attached to it. The company said the robot is useful for accurate vision inspection and photography of products within a spherical space of 1.9 m (190 cm) without relying on external axes. The Mantis Mini for fully automated 3D measurement and evaluation is another…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.59
June 19, 2023
…that it was the first lidar provider to obtain ISO/SAE 21434 automotive-grade cybersecurity management certification from TÜV Rheinland. As of Dec. 31, 2022, Hesai had shipped a total of more than 100,000 lidar units. The company has established strong relationships with leading automotive OEM, autonomous vehicle, and robotics companies worldwide, covering over 90 cities in 40 countries. Last month, Hesai announced a strategic partnership with software integrator CRATUS Technology to develop autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs) using its QT128 safety-rated 3D lidar to help ease warehouse labor shortages. The company also partnered with Inertial Labs, which will use its sensors to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.69
June 15, 2023
…MiR1350 autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, in accordance with ISO 13849-1 industry standard. With this stamp of approval from the respected third-party testing and certification organization, customers looking to use MiR’s AMRs now have the independent assurance that the safety functions are implemented and meet international standards, the Odense, Denmark-based company said. For 150 years, the TÜV system has operated as a privately operated inspection and testing body for technical safety and quality. As a technical partner of businesses, government agencies, and organizations, TÜV Rheinland currently provides quality and safety control in nearly every sphere of economic and personal activity,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.69
June 06, 2023
…robots to program themselves. Source: Getty Images Rolleri conducts ISO 9283 tests Founded in 1987 as family-owned company, Rolleri Holding said it is a leader in planning, developing, and producing press-brake tools for the original equipment market and after sales. Rolleri, which is in Vigolzone, in the Italian province of Piacenza, said it “has become an important reference point for all those who deal with metal sheet bending.” In 2020, the company launched Rolleri Robotic with the mission of using cobots to innovate and automate fabrication processes such as welding. To showcase the benefits of xCognition, Xaba and Rolleri recently…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.13
May 31, 2023
…requiring more specific robotic safety measures. Updates coming to ISO 10218 Carole Franklin There is some work being done to update the current standards. One of the most foundational documents outlining robot safety is ISO 10218, which is broken up into two parts. Part 1 addresses the requirements of robots, and Part 2 addresses integrating robots into a system, Carole Franklin, director of standards development at the Association for Advancing Automation (A3 and formerly the Robotics Industries Association), told Robotics 24/7. The two parts are being updated for the first time since the last version was published in 2011, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.52
May 31, 2023
…security management, as well as being certified to the ISO 9001:2015 for Quality Management Systems and ISO 26262 for Automotive Functional Safety. STRADVISION staffers celebrate the opening of its Autonomous Driving Workshop in Dongtan, South Korea. Source: STRADVISION Expansion to serve global customers STRADVISION has operated its development test center in Gyeongju, Korea, since its inception until recently. It added that the new workshop in Dongtan has established a state-of-the-art test environment, enabling more efficient development and effective promotion by significantly increasing accessibility for global customers. In particular, STRADVISION said it put its Autonomous Driving Workshop in the most significant…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.88
May 30, 2023
…Standards Institute (ANSI), and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Nelson Shea currently serves as the global technical compliance officer at Universal Robots. Last week, she received an Engelberger Award at this year's Automate Show in Detroit. The award is named after Joseph F. Engelberger, who is considered “the founding force behind industrial robotics,” according to A3. The award is among the highest that one can receive in robotics. A3 said it recognized Nelson Shea the honor for her work in advancing robot safety. Robotics 24/7 spoke with Nelson Shea about the latest developments in robotic safety and where she…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.43
May 30, 2023
…accidents and possible collisions. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has developed a series of standards to ensure the safety of industrial robots. The importance of these standards cannot be overstated, as they provide safety and reliability guidelines for robot manufacturers and users. Also, the Robotics Industries Association (RIA, now the Association for Advancing Automation or A3) has developed a set of safety guidelines that provide comprehensive recommendations for the safe design and operation of robotics systems. “It's better to design in safety from the start, rather than try to tack on safety features to an otherwise-completed design, or worse,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.43
May 25, 2023
…world, noted Universal Robots. As the convenor of the ISO (International Organization for Standards) committee, Nelson Shea led the introduction of ISO/TS 15066, which is the first document that defines standardized safety requirements within human-robot collaboration. “I am extremely honored to be receiving this award,” she stated. “I see it as an acknowledgement of not just my own work, but also of Universal Robots’ and Teradyne’s commitment to safety.” “This award is a recognition of all who have contributed to robot safety over the years,” Nelson Shea said. “When I started in this field more than four decades ago, I…
