Safety Protocols

Guide to safely using the Robot with the RoboKit and AMAS

General Practice

The AMAS solution is not the complete machinery, but one part of it. The administrator of the system is in charge of performing a risk assessment. When operating the robot please make sure you follow the safety protocol defined in ISO 10218-1, specifically:

• Section 5.8 of the ISO norm 10218-1:2011 contains the main part of the requirements for controls. It’s worth noting that the requirements depend on whether you can control the robot while in close proximity or from a distance.

• If the operator is in close proximity to the robot and does not have additional safeguarding, there are requirements for both an emergency stop and a 3-position enabling device.

• For our robots, safeguarding safety functions may be adjusted to a setting where it is completely safe to be close to the robot, even when moving. However, this will depend on the application and tooling used in the installation.

AMAS Safety

Various safety protocols are deployed in the AMAS software to keep the user safe while operating.

• The grasping button on a tracking controller needs to be pressed while the user’s hand is in the digital twin of the robot arm to engage control and track the user’s hand movement.

Jump removal for control command: Restrict the arm's ability to jump to an undesired location or move at fast speeds. When these errors occur, the user will be alerted in the AMAS app using a popup message, along with the action that needs to be taken, as shown in the picture below.

UR Safety Limit

The adjustment of the URs Safety limits is always application-specific. These settings differ depending on the end effector, the parts handled, the environment, and the robot's desired speed. Adjusting safety settings reduces the time and effort required for risk assessment and the need for additional safety equipment. You can find these settings in the robot's installation under the Safety tab.