Robotics and autonomous systems

This standard applies to machines with a work envelope equal to or greater than two cubic meters (2 m3) or two meters of linear axis travel, or where personnel are regularly required to enter into the working envelope to perform work or tasks. This standard applies to large machines with a working envelope greater than two cubic meters (meters of travel). The requirements in this standard apply to all large machines, unless they are specifically covered in or by another standard. This document is intended to be used with both ANSI B11.0 and ANSI B11.19 to execute the risk assessment process and the risk reduction measures, respectively.

This standard provides requirements for use in developing effective safeguarding methods to protect people from injury due to inadvertent contact with mechanical power transmission apparatus. When specific safeguarding methods are listed, they are based on sound safety practices; however, alternatives that provide equivalent protection are acceptable. The use of personal protective equipment is recommended, where applicable, but its use does not negate provisions of this Standard.

Develop and maintain Standards for terminology, performance requirements, and related topics for robotic arms (manipulators).

BS 8611 gives guidance on the identification of potential ethical harm and provides guidelines on safe design, protective measures, and information for the design and application of robots. BS 8611 builds on existing safety requirements for different types of robots; industrial, personal care, and medical. BS 8611 describes ethical hazards associated with the use of robots and provides guidance to eliminate or reduce the risks associated with them. Significant ethical hazards are presented, and guidance is given on how they are to be dealt with for various robot applications. Ethical hazards are broader than physical hazards. Most physical hazards have associated psychological hazards due to fear and stress. Thus, physical hazards imply ethical hazards, and safety design features are part of ethical design. Safety elements are covered by safety standards. BS 8611 is concerned with ethical elements

This standard specifies built-in safety measures aimed at preventing unexpected machine start-up (see 3.2) toallow safe human interventions in danger zones (see Annex A).This standard applies to unexpected start-up from all types of energy source, i.e.: Power supply, e.g. electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic.  Stored energy due to, e.g., gravity, compressed springs.  External influences, e.g. from wind;

Defines electrical and related mechanical safety requirements for design and construction of the electrical installation in battery powered industrial trucks hereinafter referred to as trucks, with nominal voltages of the truck system up to 240 V.

Pertains to the protection of persons and livestock against electric shock.

Specifies requirements and related tests for programmable controllers (PLCs) and their associated peripherals, which have as their intended use the control and command of machines and industrial processes.

This standard applies to the classification of degrees of protection provided by enclosures forelectrical equipment with a rated voltage not exceeding 72,5 kV.

This Guide for Verification of Autonomous Systems enables the user to define a customized process for verification of their autonomous system based on their available resources. It documents best practices across all levels of abstraction within a given system.

This part of lEC 60320 sets the general requirements for appliance couplers for two poles andtwo poles with earth contact and for the connection of electrical devices for household andsimilar onto the mains supply.This document is also valid for appliance inlets/appliance outlets integrated or incorporated inappliances.The rated voltage does not exceed 250 V (AC) and the rated current does not exceed 16 A.Appliance couplers complying with this document are suitable for normal use at ambienttemperatures not normally exceeding +40 °C, but their average over a period of 24 h does notexceed +35 °C, with a lower limit of the ambient air temperature of −5 °C.Annex E provides test requirements for derating the operating current of an accessory whenused in ambient temperatures above +35 °C up to and including +90 °C.Appliance couplers are not suitable for:– use in place of plug and socket-outlet systems according to IEC 60884-1. – use in place of devices for connecting luminaires (DCLs) according to IEC 61995 orluminaire supporting couplers (LSCs). – use in place of installation couplers according to IEC 61535.