![]() ![]() The standard also covers integrators that add attachments and stations to move items like pallets on or off of an AMR base. As a result, the standard covers a wide number of manufacturing arrangements, such as when an AMR manufacturer sells the robotic base to an integrator who then adds an attachment (like a rack, cart, bin or arm) so the robot can complete workflows. R15.08 specifies that if the original manufacturer or a third party adds an attachment to an AMR (creating an AMR system), it is considered a system manufacturer and therefore is responsible for the certification and safety of that device. The new standard provides a comprehensive framework to assess the safety of AMR systems, which are defined as both the AMR base and any additional accessories. This new standard will set the foundation for safer workplace environments overall.” ![]() “Whereas previous safety standards were designed for industrial arms or automated guided vehicles, R15.08 is specifically designed to address safety concerns unique to fully autonomous robots. “The publication of R15.08 is a watershed moment for the AMR industry,” said Melonee Wise, CEO at Fetch Robotics. The Fetch Mobile Manipulator is finally covered by the safe operating rules in ANSI/RIA R15.08. Note that R15.08 attempts to define AMR payloads as a new term: attachment. Until now, vendors, integrators and end-users had to do custom risk assessments and try to bridge the gap between existing standards. Prior safety standards exist for automatic guided vehicles, fork trucks and for industrial robot arms, but R15.08 is the first standard to define the safety requirements for a “mobile manipulator”. R15.08 provides technical requirements for the design and integration of AMRs, ensuring that AMRs protect facility operators and workers from injuries that can result in civil and criminal liabilities, regulatory fines, and higher insurance costs.ĪNSI / RIA R15.08 also fills a gap in existing industrial safety specifications in that it defines a new class of IMRs where a manipulator is deployed on top as a payload for an AMR. Prior to R15.08, however, there was no safety standard specifically designed for AMRs, which move autonomously through facilities and often need to avoid obstacles like heavy machinery and human workers. In recent years, a growing number of manufacturing, distribution and fulfillment centers have begun using mobile robots for a variety of material handling tasks, from moving packages between workstations to transporting pallets across a warehouse. Released on Dec 25th, 2020 by the RIA (Robotics Industry Association), R15.08 is the new safety standard for industrial mobile robots (IMR). R15.08 defines a new class of industrial mobile robots During my recent podcast interview with Melonee about the R15.08 standard, she expressed her thoughts about what it takes to develop safe, collaborative mobile robot solutions. Fetch CEO Melonee Wise is one of the most outspoken industry leaders and she was instrumental in shepherding R15.08 to market as one of the key contributors on the R15.08 committee. In making this announcement, Fetch is throwing down the gauntlet to the other AMR vendors. | Image credit: Fetch Roboticsįetch Robotics is the first autonomous mobile robot (AMR) vendor to officially announce full compliance with the new ANSI / RIA standard R15.08. Fetch Robotics has a product line of AMRs with payloads between 100 kg – 1500 kg. ![]()
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