Please be advised that a New Work Item Proposal has been loaded to the BSI Standards Development Portal for comment.
Any comments received will be submitted to the national committee “AMT/10 – Robotics” for consideration when deciding the UK response to the associated Standards Development Organisation.
Proposal link: New Work Item Proposal EN ISO 24112 VA ISO Lead – Robotics — Electrical interfaces — Compatible end-effectors
Comment period end date:22/06/2025
Scope
This document defines compatibility requirements for end-effectors with power needs up to 200W, focusing on the electrical interface at the robot side, including connectors, characteristics, designations, and safety interfacing. It excludes mechanical interface details (covered by ISO 9409), communication protocols, safety performance, end-effector-side connections, and cybersecurity (see ISO 10218-1/2:2025).
Purpose
While mechanical interfaces for end-effectors are standardized (ISO 9409), electrical interfaces are not—leading to costly, incompatible, or custom solutions. This standard aims to fill that gap, promoting interoperability similar to how USB revolutionized peripheral connections in computing.
Problem Addressed
Lack of standardization in robot-to-end-effector electrical interfaces limits compatibility, increases cost, and hinders innovation.
Benefits
Enables plug-and-play compatibility between robots and tools across brands.
Reduces cabling complexity and cost.
Speeds up system integration and increases product availability.
Supports market growth and innovation by lowering barriers to automation.
If you have any comment or need more information, please contact Sami Ortiz at [email protected]