2024 Robot Safety Update

Originally Recorded July 16, 2024 | 12 PM - 1 PM ET

1h

This webinar, sponsored by BlackBerry QNX and Stäubli Tool Changers, covers the latest updates and advancements in robot safety standards and practices for 2024. As automation becomes more integrated into industries, ensuring that robots operate safely alongside humans is critical. The session explores key changes in safety regulations, emerging trends in collaborative robotics, and best practices for implementing safety solutions in automated systems.

Why Watch the Webinar?

This webinar is ideal for professionals looking to:

• Stay informed about the latest innovations in motion control and motor technologies
• Learn how new developments in these fields can improve automation systems and reduce operational costs.
• Gain insights from real-world case studies showcasing the application of advanced motion control and motor systems in industrial settings.

Key Takeways

1. Latest Safety Standards and Regulations

 

• Gain insights into the newest robot safety standards and regulations for 2024.
• Understand how regulatory changes impact robot integration in various industries.
• Learn about the importance of compliance with safety guidelines in automation systems.

2. Advancements in Collaborative Robot Safety

• Explore advancements in safety technologies for collaborative robots (cobots).
• Discover how companies are improving robot-human interaction through cutting-edge safety features.
• Learn about innovative methods for safe and efficient robot operations in shared workspaces.

3. Real-World Applications and Case Studies

• Examine case studies from industries that have successfully implemented robot safety solutions.
• Learn how leading companies integrate safety into their automation processes, reducing risks while maintaining productivity.

Meet the Expert Panel:

Carole Franklin: Director of Standards Development, Robotics, for A3. She leads the development of ANSI and ISO robot safety standards, ensuring the latest safety protocols are integrated into the industry. Before A3, Carole worked at Booz Allen Hamilton, leading business process improvement and executive communications projects, and spent ten years at Ford Motor Company in market research. Carole holds both a BA and MBA from the University of Michigan.

Maren Roush: Standards Manager for robotics at A3, with over twenty years of experience in testing, inspection, and certification organizations. She joined A3 in 2022 after a long tenure at NSF International, where she managed Biosafety Cabinet Certification and Personnel Accreditation Programs. She holds bachelor's and master’s degrees in Environmental Science from Wesleyan University and Eastern Michigan University.