Robot safety standards: ISO 10218
ISO 10218 is the core safety standard for industrial robots. A revised edition was published in 2025.
Updated November 2, 2026
The parts
- Part 1: the robot itself.
- Part 2: robot systems, cells and integration.
- ISO/TS 15066: collaborative operation, including force and pressure limits.
- ANSI/A3 R15.06: the US adoption.
Safety conference
This is a summary
Buy the official standard and work with a qualified integrator.
Frequently asked questions
- Does a cobot need a risk assessment?
- Yes. Every robot application does.