ISO/TS 15066: Speed and Separation Monitoring for Cobots
- Date
- 2027-02-28
- Location
- Online
- Host
- ISO 10218 (Functional Safety)
About this event
Speed and Separation Monitoring is one of the most important — and most misunderstood — parts of deploying collaborative robots safely. If you work with cobots, design robotic cells, or make decisions about automation, this session will help you get clearer on what ISO/TS 15066 actually means in practice and how to think about separation distance, risk, and real-world implementation. This virtual event is built for people who want substance, not vague safety talk. You’ll get a focused look at a core concept in collaborative robotics, with room to connect with others in the robotics community who are asking the same practical questions about safe human-robot interaction. About the Event This online session centers on ISO/TS 15066: Speed and Separation Monitoring for Cobots, a topic that sits right at the intersection of robotics engineering, safety, and deployment strategy. As more teams bring cobots into production environments, understanding how speed and separation monitoring works is essential for designing systems that are both productive and compliant. Rather than treating the standard as a purely theoretical document, this event is meant to help attendees engage with the concept in a more applied way. The focus is on understanding the intent behind speed and separation monitoring, where it fits within collaborative operation, and why it matters when humans and robots share space. Because the event is virtual, it’s also an accessible way to join a technical community conversation without travel or a major time commitment. Whether you are actively deploying cobots now or building your foundation in industrial robotics, this session gives you a concentrated opportunity to sharpen your understanding. What to Expect Expect a structured discussion around the role of Speed and Separation Monitoring (SSM) within collaborative robot applications. The session will likely be most valuable if you come ready to think critically about how safety concepts translate into system design, validation, and operational decisions. Topics you can expect to engage with include: What ISO/TS 15066 covers in the context of collaborative robotics How speed and separation monitoring works at a conceptual level Why separation distance matters when people and cobots operate in proximity How SSM fits into broader risk-reduction strategies for industrial robotics Common implementation questions that come up when evaluating cobot applications You should also expect a community-oriented format, with space for shared learning and discussion. This is not just about absorbing terminology; it’s about building practical understanding through a focused conversation with others working in robotics, automation, and related technical fields. For attendees who are newer to the topic, the event provides a strong entry point into one of the most important safety concepts in collaborative automation. For more experienced participants, it offers a chance to revisit the standard with a practical lens and compare approaches, assumptions, and interpretations with peers. Why Attend If you’ve ever heard people reference ISO/TS 15066 without fully explaining what changes when a robot and a person occupy the same workspace, this event will help close that gap. Speed and separation monitoring often sounds simple at first, but the details matter — especially when those details affect equipment design, workflow planning, and workplace safety. Attending can help you develop a clearer mental model of how collaborative safety is approached in modern industrial environments. That clarity is useful whether you are specifying a system, evaluating an application, supporting customers, or trying to communicate safety requirements across engineering, operations, and leadership teams. You’ll leave with value that is immediately relevant, including: A better grasp of SSM terminology and intent Stronger context for how cobot safety differs from traditional guarding-only approaches Insight into the kinds of questions to ask during planning and review More confidence discussing human-robot interaction risks and controls A connection point to a broader robotics and industrial automation community Just as importantly, this event can help you avoid shallow understanding. In collaborative robotics, assumptions around safety can create real problems later in design, integration, and operation. Spending time with the topic now can make later decisions sharper and more defensible. Practical Details This is an online / virtual event, making it easy to attend from wherever you’re based. You won’t need to travel, which makes it a practical option for engineers, integrators, students, technical managers, and robotics professionals who want a high-value learning session that fits into the day. The event takes place on Sunday, February 28 at 11:30 AM PST. If you’re joining from a different region, plan ahead so you can convert the time correctly and log in a few minutes early. A few useful things to keep in mind: Format: virtual session with a community and learning focus Topic: ISO/TS 15066 with emphasis on speed and separation monitoring for cobots Audience: people interested in robotics, industrial robotics, collaborative robots, and technical networking Best way to prepare: come with examples, questions, or scenarios from your own work if you want to get more out of the discussion If cobot safety is relevant to your work — or likely to become relevant soon — this is a smart session to make time for. It’s focused, current, and directly tied to one of the most consequential topics in collaborative robot deployment.
Who should attend
This is for you if you want a more practical understanding of cobot safety, especially how **speed and separation monitoring** fits into real industrial use. - You work in **robotics engineering, automation, or industrial systems** and want stronger command of ISO/TS 15066 concepts. - You’re involved in **designing, integrating, or evaluating cobot applications** and need to think carefully about human-robot interaction. - You support **manufacturing, operations, or technical decision-making** and want clearer context for safety-related tradeoffs. - You’re a **robotics student, researcher, or early-career professional** looking to build a solid foundation in collaborative robot standards. - You work adjacent to the technology — in technical sales, solution consulting, product roles, or project management — and want to speak more confidently about what safe cobot deployment requires. - You value **community and networking** with others in industrial robotics who are working through similar questions, constraints, and implementation challenges. If you care about deploying cobots responsibly, asking better technical questions, or understanding how safety standards connect to real systems, you’ll get a lot out of this session.