The Global Robot Summit 2025 has released updated safety standards for human-robot collaboration, focusing on preventing accidents in shared workspaces and establishing protocols for emergency situations.

New requirements include enhanced sensor systems, improved collision avoidance algorithms, and standardized emergency stop mechanisms.

The standards also address data privacy concerns related to robots collecting information about human workers and workplace activities.

Industry experts welcome the new guidelines, stating they will help accelerate the adoption of collaborative robots while ensuring worker safety remains a priority.