Embedded Insiders Transforming Modern Manufacturing: Robotics, Automation & Functional Safety
Feb 27, 2025
Winston Leung from QNX, Jay Thomas from LDRA, and Steve Mensor of Achronix Semiconductor dive into the exciting future of robotics and automation in manufacturing. They discuss how AI is revolutionizing robotic roles while emphasizing the crucial need for functional safety in shared workspaces. The conversation highlights the importance of updated safety standards and frameworks, like QNX RTOS, for reliable operations. Additionally, they explore the game-changing potential of embedded FPGAs and their balance of flexibility and performance, enhancing various industries.
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Robotics Evolution and Safety Standards
- Robotics is evolving from structured repetitive tasks to more adaptive, flexible roles requiring advanced sensors and controls.
- Functional safety standards like ISO 10218 and IEC 61508 are crucial for safe human-robot collaboration in dynamic environments.
AI Advances Bring Safety Challenges
- AI-driven automation gives robotics flexibility but introduces new safety challenges that require advanced safety cases.
- Robots need to be bounded by functional safety systems, defining safe operational limits amid increasing autonomy.
Ensure Code Compliance for Safety
- Conduct both static and dynamic code analysis to ensure robotic systems meet IEC 61508 functional safety requirements.
- Verify software correctness, avoid buffer overflows, and achieve coverage levels correlated to system risk.