Questions about the updated robot safety standard ISO 10218 are becoming increasingly common in the robotics industry. Central to the discussion are CE certification requirements in Europe, as ISO 10218 is the key safety standard for industrial robots under the CE marking framework. Samantha Mou, Senior Analyst at Interact Analysis, discusses the regulatory direction of the new standard, differences in manufacturer readiness, and potential implications for the European and US robotics markets.

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