Top 10 Articles of 2025, #9: ISO Publishes New Industrial Robot Safety Standards

The #9 most-clicked article of 2025: The new ISO 10218 Parts 1 and 2 are considered a major advancement in industrial robot safety standards.

Updated ISO 10218 standard for industrial robot safety
Updated ISO 10218 standard for industrial robot safety
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After nearly eight years of work, the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) announces the publication of a revised ISO 10218, the global flagship standard for industrial robot safety. In its first major revision since 2011, these new documents offer a leap forward in ensuring the safety of robotics in industrial environments.

“Working alongside hundreds of global experts, A3 played a pivotal role in shepherding this update to publication, to refine safety requirements in response to evolving automation technologies and workplace demands,” said Jeff Burnstein, A3 president. “This effort reflects A3’s ongoing commitment to enhancing robotic safety and supporting the widespread adoption of automation.”

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