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Standard for Ontology Reasoning on Multiple Robots (IEEE P1872.3)

This standard defines additional requirements for the Autonomous Robot (AuR) ontology to address reasoning on multiple robots and extending the baseline ontology defined in IEEE 1872.2-2021. Ontological concepts and domain-specific axioms are defined for (a) representation, reasoning, and behaviors for autonomy, (b) multiple autonomous robots, (c) artificial intelligence and machine learning for autonomous robots, (d) affordances. The standard also describes use cases and case studies for the design of AuR.

Standard for Requirements and Classification of Explainable Artificial Intelligence Systems (IEEE P2976)

This standard defines mandatory and optional requirements and constraints that need to be satisfied for an AI method, algorithm, application or system to be recognized as explainable. Both partially explainable and fully or strongly explainable methods, algorithms and systems are defined.

Sebastian Frey

Description of Activities

Standards development, policy engagement, and implementation evidence through a standards-neutral, technology-agnostic approach. The activities focus on advancing interoperability, trust, accountability and user control across future digital and 6G ecosystems while avoiding preference for specific technologies, platforms or providers.

Country
Germany
Fellow's country
Open Call
Organisation type
Organization
VIGERES GmbH
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Frey
Role in SDO
Standards Development Organisation
Topic
5G and beyond
StandICT.eu Year
2029
Year

Spyros Vasilaras

Country
Greece
Fellow's country
Open Call
Organisation type
Organization
INTRACOM DEFENSE S.A.
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Spyros
Proposal Title (2nd Open Call)
Contributions to the EDSTAR Expert Groups on Air Autonomous Systems and Maritime Autonomous Systems
Topic
Unmanned vehicles
StandICT.eu Year
2029
Year
Topic (2nd Open Call)

IEC 80601-2-78 ED2 Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-78

IEC 80601-2-78 ED2 Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-78: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of medical robots for rehabilitation, assessment, compensation or alleviation. 

In the medium term, IEC 80601‑2‑78 Ed.2 will serve as the basis for a corresponding European standard that can be harmonised under the MDR. This will support European SMEs by providing a recognised and authoritative framework for demonstrating conformity. As a result, companies can reduce the time and cost associated with regulatory approval, improve the quality and consistency of their technical documentation, and accelerate their access to the European market

 

Burkhard Zimmermann

Description of Activities

Leading IEC SC62 D JWG 36 and support IEC SC62A JWG 9 as an expert

Country
Switzerland
Fellow's country
Open Call
Organisation type
Organization
Congenius AG
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Burkhard
Proposal Title
Leading IEC SC62 D JWG 36 and support IEC SC62A JWG 9 as an expert
Role in SDO
Standards Development Organisation
Topic
Robotics
StandICT.eu Year
2029
Year

Jan Veneman

Country
Switzerland
Impact on SMEs (8th Open Call)
Europe hosts a vibrant ecosystem of start-ups and SMEs developing rehabilitation robots - systems that support relearning functional movement after neurological injury or disease. Under the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR), manufacturers must demonstrate compliance with the state of the art for safety and performance. For devices within scope, IEC 80601-2-78 has become the key benchmark for basic safety and essential performance of rehabilitation robots. Following publication of the first edition (2019), the joint working group initiated a second edition revision to incorporate early implementation feedback and advances in technology. As this revision progresses toward Committee Draft closure, small manufacturers can expect clearer, more practicable requirements, reducing ambiguity in design inputs, verification planning, and conformity assessment. In parallel, IEC 60601-4-1 (Technical Report) provides a shared framework to characterize and manage degrees of autonomy in medical electrical equipment and systems. current development practices with where general safety requirements are heading.
Overall, these initiatives close critical gaps for European SMEs by clarifying expectations around robotic and AI-enabled rehabilitation devices, helping them accelerate safe market access, contain compliance costs, and remain competitive across EU and global markets.
Impact on society (8th Open Call)
Rehabilitation robotics are among the earliest real-world uses of medical robots and have paved the way for broader adoption of robotics and AI in healthcare and daily living environments with vulnerable users. Clear, harmonised safety requirements and reproducible test methods
are essential - not only to protect patients and clinicians, but also to give manufacturers and providers the confidence to deploy these technologies responsibly. By codifying “state-of the-art” expectations, the standards framework enables innovation while safeguarding users.
Societal benefits enabled by robust standards include:
Patient safety and dignity: Defined limits, fail-safe behaviours, and human–robot interaction requirements reduce the risk of harm and ensure predictable performance in rehabilitation settings.
Healthcare access: Standardised safety/performance criteria help scale high-quality therapy beyond specialised centres, supporting adoption in regional hospitals and community care.
Clinician support and quality of care: Reliable, well-tested systems can deliver high-dose, repeatable training while reducing therapist physical strain, freeing time for complex clinical tasks.
Public trust and uptake: Transparent, consensus-based requirements underpin procurement, reimbursement, and clinical guidelines—building societal confidence in robotic care.
Innovation with accountability: Clear targets shorten development cycles, lower compliance ambiguity for SMEs, and focus competition on outcomes and usability rather than ad-hoc safety interpretations.
The degree-of-autonomy guidance further generalises these protections to any medical product using robotic or AI technologies. By providing a common language for autonomy levels and the associated safety controls and human oversight, it supports ethically aligned, trustworthy deployment of AI-enabled medical devices across care pathways, from clinics to homes.
Open Call
Organisation type
Organization
Hocoma Medical GmbH
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Jan Veneman
Proposal Title (8th Open Call)
Participation in IEC TC 62/SC 62D/JWG 35/36 and TC 62/SC 62A/JWG 9 (Medical Robots and Medical AI)
Standards Development Organisation
StandICT.eu Year
2029
Year
Topic (8th Open Call)

Morten Kühnrich

Country
Denmark
Open Call
Organization
4XRobots
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Morten Kühnrich
Proposal Title (8th Open Call)
Robotics — Electrical interfaces — Connectivity interoperability for End-effectors
Standards Development Organisation
Topic (8th Open Call)

Environmental testing - Part 2-2: Tests - Test B: Dry heat

IEC 60068-2-2:2007 Deals with dry heat tests applicable both to heat-dissipating and non heat-dissipating specimens. For non heat-dissipating specimens, Tests Bb and Bd do not deviate essentially from earlier issues. The object of the dry heat test is limited to the determination of the ability of components, equipment or other articles to be used, transported or stored at high temperature. These dry heat tests do not enable the ability of specimens to withstand or operate during the temperature variations to be assessed. In this case, it would be necessary to use IEC 60068-2-14 Test N: Change of temperature. The dry heat tests are subdivided as follows:- Dry heat test for non heat-dissipating specimens with gradual change of temperature, Bb.- Dry heat tests for heat-dissipating specimens with gradual change of temperature, Bd. with gradual change of temperature, specimen powered throughout, Be. The procedures given in this standard are normally intended for specimens that achieve temperature stability during the performance of the test procedure. The main changes from the previous edition are as follows: Tests Ba and Bc have been deleted since they were more severe tests than Test Nb, IEC 60068-2-14: Change of temperature. Secondly it was considered justified to delete the 3 % value on the temperature difference between the chamber air and the wall temperatures. Thirdly it is proposed that the test specimen be powered throughout the test where required; and, finally, the annexes have been removed.

IEC 60068-2-2:2007

Development and Trustworthiness of autonomous / cognitive Systems - Part 2: Management

VDE-AR-E 2842-61-2 describes the requirements for the management in order to ensure and support a structured approach to the development of an trustworthy autonomous cognitive system. This entails guidance (e.g. process, procedures synchronized with the overall process), supporting means (e.g. methods, templates) as well as resource planning and activity tracking to ensure the right performance of the system. The obligation is split into three parts: the management on company level, the management during the project and the management after release. VDE-AR-E 2842-61-2 is part of an overall reference lifecycle as a unified approach to achieve and maintain the overall performance of the solution and the intended behavior and trustworthiness of the autonomous / cognitive system. In addition, this could lead to a basis for the qualification and conformity assessment of solutions based on autonomous / cognitive systems including elements of artificial intelligence. This VDE applikation guide is written in English.

VDE-AR-E 2842-61-2

Environmental testing - Part 2-64: Tests - Test Fh: Vibration, broadband random and guidance

IEC 60068-2-64:2008+A1:2019 demonstrates the adequacy of specimens to resist dynamic loads without unacceptable degradation of its functional and/or structural integrity when subjected to the specified random vibration test requirements. Broadband random vibration may be used to identify accumulated stress effects and the resulting mechanical weakness and degradation in the specified performance. This information, in conjunction with the relevant specification, may be used to assess the acceptability of specimens. This standard is applicable to specimens which may be subjected to vibration of a stochastic nature resulting from transportation or operational environments, for example in aircraft, space vehicles and land vehicles. It is primarily intended for unpackaged specimens, and for items in their transportation container when the latter may be considered as part of the specimen itself. However, if the item is packaged, then the item itself is referred to as a product and the item and its packaging together are referred to as a test specimen. This standard may be used in conjunction with IEC 60068-2-47:2005, for testing packaged products. If the specimens are subjected to vibration of a combination of random and deterministic nature resulting from transportation or real life environments, for example in aircraft, space vehicles and for items in their transportation container, testing with pure random may not be sufficient. See IEC 60068-3-8:2003 for estimating the dynamic vibration environment of the specimen and based on that, selecting the appropriate test method. The major changes with regard to the previous edition concern the removal of Method 1 and Method 2, replaced by a single method, and replacement of Annex A with suggested test spectra and removal of Annex C. Also included in this revision is the testing of soft packed specimens.

IEC 60068-2-64:2008+A1:2019