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ISO 10218 Revision: The 2025 Edition Reshapes Robot Safety Practice
The updated industrial robot safety standard changes how cells are validated.
Why the revision matters
ISO 10218-1 and 10218-2 were revised in 2025, with the second part covering robot systems and integration. The revision consolidates requirements that were previously spread between the standard and ISO/TS 15066, so collaborative applications can be assessed inside the main standard rather than alongside it.
| Topic | Effect on projects | Documentation impact |
|---|---|---|
| Collaborative operation | Four methods defined and separated | Specify which method applies |
| Integration duties | Clearer for the cell builder | Risk assessment covers all tasks |
| Validation | Explicit verification and validation steps | Keep the measured evidence |
| Information for use | More prescriptive content | Update manuals at handover |
What to do now
- Check the edition your suppliers reference in their declarations.
- Update internal templates to cite the current revision.
- Re-validate older collaborative cells at the next significant change.
- Keep measurement records for force, speed and distance tests, not just certificates.