The Digital Omnibus (Regulation (EU) 2026/1744) moved the AI Act deadlines that govern humanoid robots in the EU. The post-Omnibus timeline: transparency since August 2026, Machinery Regulation from January 2027, embedded high-risk AI by August 2028, and what to demand from vendors now.
Robot safety training that auditors accept: a complete competency system with written assessments, practical checklists, authorization and re-training triggers.
EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230 applies from 20 January 2027. A practical checklist covering cybersecurity, AI duties and CE conformity for robot operators.
ISO 10218:2025 explained: what the first revision since 2011 changes for collaborative robots, cybersecurity, US adoption via R15.06 and EU compliance.
ISO 12100 risk assessment for robots: the iterative loop, a 5x5 risk matrix, a humanoid hazard register and residual risk sign-off under ISO 10218:2025.
Build a near miss report form that works for robots: core fields, robot system state data, 5-Why root cause analysis, and 29 CFR 1904 recordkeeping duties.
This LOTO procedure template covers OSHA 1910.147 minimum elements plus the 6-step controlled shutdown humanoid robots need before safe energy isolation.
Robot safety documentation spans six core documents, from risk assessment to EU technical file. This 2026 guide maps each one to its standard, in build order.
