DGUV

This document gives guidance for measuring forces and pressures in human-robot collision. It summarizes the findings of a research projects and supports the interpretation of results from such measurements.

Collaborating robot systems can be used in thefunction "Power and Force Limiting" without the need for traditionallimiting" function without the need for traditionalsuch as fences and light curtains.come into play. Regarding the requirements of standards,regulations and ordinances, as well as the useof research results, there is a need for practicalpractical guidance for manufacturers,system integrators, operators, accident insurance institutionsand certification bodies.

This DGUV Information is intended in particular for practitioners in the company who wish to find out about the hazards and safe handling of industrial robots. It outlines the most important safety-related features of industrial robots. It also addresses the most important requirements from the currently applicable legal sources and prepares them in a practical manner. It is intended to provide quick access to all aspects to be considered in the planning, acceptance, monitoring and operation of industrial robots and industrial robot systems.

The BG/BGIA recommendations for the risk assessment according to the machinery directive are published by the – German Institutions for Statutory Accident Insurance and – the Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BGIA). Their objective is to provide companies an aid for the accident prevention related part of risk assessment. These BG/BGIA recommendations were drawn up in collaboration with the – Expert Committee for Machine Construction, Production Systems and Steel Construction of the Institution for Statutory Accident Insurance and Prevention Metall Nord Süd (Fachausschuss Maschinenbau, Fertigungssysteme, Stahlbau der Berufsgenossenschaft Metall Nord Süd).