Technology Session
Safe Collaborative and Autonomous Mobile Robot Safety Standards Update
“How is this thing safe?” We have the answer!
Overview of current US (ANSI) standards addressing safety of industrial robots.
Insights on the developing RIA R15.08 – Industrial Mobile Robots.
Harmonization between (US/CAN) and European (ISO) approaches.
Basic comprehension of collaborative robot features.
Distinguishing differences between:
• Collaborative Robot
• Collaborative Workspace
• Collaborative Application
Better understanding of human/robot interactions.
Safety features available for collaborative workspaces.
Presenter: Mark Nehrkorn
Mark Nehrkorn is the Director of the Safety RCC at SICK Product & Compentence Center Americas based in Minneapolis, MN. He holds a BS degree in Engineering Management from DeVry and has over 32 years of controls and automation experience including 27 years of machine safety experience. He is an active member of several ANSI technical safety standard committees. Mr. Nehrkorn is a TÜV certified Functional Safety Expert (TÜV Rheinland, #281/17, Machinery).
