safety standards

As the humanoid robotics industry grapples with the transition from lab demos to factory floors, NVIDIA has unveiled Halos for Robotics, a comprehensive safety system designed to move machines safely beyond the workcell.

A viral video of an Optimus robot collapsing at a Miami event serves as a stark reminder of the risks inherent in teleoperated, rigid humanoids.

While competitors face scrutiny over safety culture, Agility Robotics announces its Digit robot has passed a critical Nationally Recognized Test Lab (NRTL) field inspection—a boring, necessary step for commercial scale.

A lawsuit filed by Figure’s former safety lead Rob Gruendel alleges he was fired for warning that the company’s robots were powerful enough to kill—a claim that complicates the startup’s aggressive push into the home.

An ISO working group is meeting in Barcelona to write safety standards. Memos from Figure's former safety lead, published earlier this year, provide a sober contrast to recent hype, detailing the immense difficulty in safely managing bipedal robots that can fall, misinterpret commands, or pose battery risks.