ISO/TS 15066: Designing a Cobot Application to Force Limits
- Date
- 2026-10-19
- Location
- Online
- Host
- ISO 10218 (Functional Safety)
About this event
Collaborative robots are only as useful as they are safe, and force limiting is one of the most important parts of getting that balance right. If you work with cobots and need to design applications that align with ISO/TS 15066, this session will help you think more clearly about what the standard means in practice and how to apply it to real system design decisions. About the Event This online session focuses on designing a cobot application to force limits under ISO/TS 15066. Rather than treating the standard as a purely theoretical document, the event is centered on the engineering and application questions that come up when you need to build or assess a collaborative system intended for human interaction. The conversation is especially relevant for people working in industrial robotics, automation, machine design, integration, safety, and technical leadership. ISO/TS 15066 is frequently referenced in collaborative robotics discussions, but many teams still struggle with translating its guidance into concrete design choices. This event is built to close that gap. Because it is a virtual event, attendees can join from anywhere and take part without travel. That makes it a practical opportunity for professionals across robotics, manufacturing, and safety-focused roles to hear a focused discussion, compare approaches, and sharpen their understanding of a topic that directly affects deployment decisions. This is also a community-oriented event. In addition to the technical subject matter, it gives attendees a chance to connect with others working on similar cobot challenges, whether you are early in the design process, evaluating a deployment, or looking to refine an existing approach. What to Expect Expect a focused session built around the core question in the title: how do you design a cobot application to force limits? The event will likely examine the relationship between collaborative operation, contact conditions, system behavior, and application-level decisions that influence whether a design is appropriate for intended human-robot interaction. Topics may include how force limiting fits into the broader collaborative robotics design process, what engineers and integrators need to consider when selecting tooling or defining motion, and why application context matters as much as robot capability. Attendees should come ready to think in terms of system design, not just component specifications. You can expect a format that supports both learning and professional exchange, including: A structured technical discussion centered on ISO/TS 15066 Practical framing around cobot application design Examples of the kinds of design considerations that affect force-limit compliance Opportunities to hear how other robotics professionals think about safety, deployment, and validation Community and networking value for people working in industrial robotics and automation Because the event is online, the experience is designed to be accessible and efficient. You can join from your desk, follow the discussion closely, and participate without the logistics of an in-person gathering. Why Attend If you are responsible for building, reviewing, or approving cobot applications, this topic has immediate practical value. Force limits are not an abstract compliance detail; they influence design architecture, task planning, risk reduction measures, and ultimately whether a collaborative application is viable. Attending can help you develop a more grounded understanding of how to approach ISO/TS 15066 in context. That is useful whether you are actively deploying collaborative robots now or preparing for future projects where safety, productivity, and human interaction all need to work together. You should leave with stronger perspective on questions such as: What does it really mean to design a cobot application to force limits? Which application choices are most likely to affect safe collaborative operation? How should you think about force limiting as part of a broader safety and engineering process? Where do teams commonly need more clarity when moving from standards language to implementation? There is also value in hearing how others in the robotics community frame the same challenge. Standards interpretation, application design, and deployment strategy often improve when practitioners can compare thinking across roles and industries. Practical Details This is an online / virtual event, making it easy to attend from anywhere with an internet connection. If you work in engineering, operations, safety, or robotics program leadership, you can join without disrupting your day with travel or venue logistics. The event takes place on Monday, October 19 at 10:00 AM PDT. If you are joining from another region, plan ahead for the time zone so you can be present from the start and get the full value of the session. A few simple ways to prepare: Review your current understanding of ISO/TS 15066 before the session Come with questions from your own cobot applications or deployment plans Be ready to think at the application level, including tooling, motion, workspace, and human interaction Set aside time not only for the presentation but also for any discussion or networking components If your work touches collaborative robotics in any serious way, this event offers a practical reason to block the time. It is a focused opportunity to learn, pressure-test your assumptions, and connect with peers around one of the most consequential topics in cobot deployment.
Who should attend
This event is for people who need a practical, application-level understanding of collaborative robot safety and design. - You design or engineer **cobot applications** and want a clearer framework for thinking about **force limits** during system development. - You work in **industrial robotics, automation, or machine integration** and need to connect standards language to real deployment decisions. - You are responsible for **robot safety, risk assessment, validation, or compliance** and want stronger context around how ISO/TS 15066 is applied in collaborative settings. - You lead technical decisions as an **engineering manager, project lead, or automation specialist** and need to evaluate whether a proposed cobot application is designed appropriately for human interaction. - You are exploring or scaling **collaborative robotics programs** and want to avoid treating safety as an afterthought late in the process. - You value learning from the broader **robotics community** and want to compare perspectives with others tackling similar design and deployment challenges. If you have ever asked how to move from a standard on paper to a cobot application that makes sense in practice, you will likely get real value from this session.