GB/Z 43202.1-2024 Robotics - Application of GB/T 36530 - Part 1: Safety-related test methods
1 Scope
This document describes methods that can be used to test personal care robots in terms of safety requirements defined in ISO 13482. The target robots of this document are identical to those of ISO 13482.
The manufacturer determines the required tests and appropriate testing parameters based on a risk assessment of the robot’s design and usage. This risk assessment can determine that tests and test parameters other than those contained in this document are acceptable.
Not all test methods are applicable to all robot types. Test methods labelled “universal” are applicable to all personal care robots. For other tests, the heading states for which robot types the test can be applied (e.g. “for wearable robot” or “for mobile robot”).
Some test methods can be replaced by using other applicable standards, even if they are not listed in this document.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
GB/T 36530-2018 Robots and robotic devices - Safety requirements for personal care robots (ISO 13482:2014, IDT)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in GB/T 36530-2018 and the following apply.
3.1
autonomy
ability to perform intended tasks based on current state and sensing, without human intervention
[SOURCE: GB/T 12643-2013, 2.2]
3.2
operator
person designated to make parameter and program changes, and to start, monitor, and stop the intended operation of the personal care robot
[SOURCE: GB/T 12643-2013, 2.17, modified - The words “to make parameter and program changes, and” have been added, and the words “of a robot or robot system” have been replaced with “of the personal care robot”.]
3.3
electro-sensitive protective equipment; ESPE
assembly of devices and/or components working together for protective tripping or presence-sensing purposes and comprising at a minimum
——a sensing device,
——controlling/monitoring devices,
——output signal switching devices and/or a safety-related data interface
Note 1: The safety-related control system associated with the ESPE, or the ESPE itself, can further include a secondary switching device, muting functions, stopping performance monitor, etc.
Note 2: A safety-related communication interface can be integrated in the same enclosure as the ESPE.
[SOURCE: GB/T 19876-2012, 3.1.4, modified - The words “and/or a safety-related data interface” have been added, and the original Note has been replaced with Notes 1 and 2 to entry.]
4 Test conditions
4.1 General
This clause describes typical operating conditions for indoor use. Where applicable, tests are carried out under the worst-case operating conditions.
Unless specified differently, the robot is completely assembled, fully charged, and operational based on the manufacturer’s specification for all tests. All self-diagnostic tests are satisfactorily completed.
4.2 Environmental conditions
The following environmental conditions apply during all tests:
——ambient temperature: 10 °C to 30 °C;
——relative humidity: 0 % to 80 %.
If the environmental conditions specified by the manufacturer are outside the given conditions, this is declared within the test report.
4.3 Test travel surface
The coefficient of friction for test travel surface is between 0.75 and 1.0 (see ISO 7176-13) unless specified otherwise by the manufacturer.
4.4 Safety of persons involved in testing
4.4.1 General
During the preparation and conduction of verification and validation tests, the persons involved in testing are protected as far as possible from any risk originating from the robot and the test apparatus. Special attention is paid when tests provoke hazardous situations such as collisions and instability.
Where possible, tests are conducted remotely with no person near the robot. Human presence and intervention are simulated where applicable by using dummies.
Where a human tester cannot be replaced by a dummy or by an automated device, a risk assessment is performed to identify the hazards that can occur during the test. Where necessary, test persons are advised to wear protective equipment to lower risks from collision and falling.
4.4.2 Safety harness
The test operator of a person carrier robot and physical assistant robot is exposed to hazards of falling down. Therefore, in addition to conventional safety apparatus such as helmets, kneepads and elbow pads, the test operator is secured by a safety harness suspended from a supporting structure over the test travel surface if the expected risk is not tolerable (Figure 1).
The safety harness has sufficient reliability, equivalent to harnesses used for fall protection. The cable connected to the supporting structure has sufficient elasticity. Additionally, its length is adjusted to prevent the test operator from falling to the travel surface. The supporting upper structure can be a rigid rail or a flexible wire on which a pulley block runs. The pulley block can be powered to follow the test operator’s movement. (Figure 2)
Note: ISO 16024 specifies design and performance of personal protective equipment for protection against falls from a height.
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Robotics—Application of GB/T 36530—Part 1: Safety-related test methods
GB/Z 43202.1-2024 Robotics - Application of GB/T 36530 - Part 1: Safety-related test methods
1 Scope
This document describes methods that can be used to test personal care robots in terms of safety requirements defined in ISO 13482. The target robots of this document are identical to those of ISO 13482.
The manufacturer determines the required tests and appropriate testing parameters based on a risk assessment of the robot’s design and usage. This risk assessment can determine that tests and test parameters other than those contained in this document are acceptable.
Not all test methods are applicable to all robot types. Test methods labelled “universal” are applicable to all personal care robots. For other tests, the heading states for which robot types the test can be applied (e.g. “for wearable robot” or “for mobile robot”).
Some test methods can be replaced by using other applicable standards, even if they are not listed in this document.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
GB/T 36530-2018 Robots and robotic devices - Safety requirements for personal care robots (ISO 13482:2014, IDT)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in GB/T 36530-2018 and the following apply.
3.1
autonomy
ability to perform intended tasks based on current state and sensing, without human intervention
[SOURCE: GB/T 12643-2013, 2.2]
3.2
operator
person designated to make parameter and program changes, and to start, monitor, and stop the intended operation of the personal care robot
[SOURCE: GB/T 12643-2013, 2.17, modified - The words “to make parameter and program changes, and” have been added, and the words “of a robot or robot system” have been replaced with “of the personal care robot”.]
3.3
electro-sensitive protective equipment; ESPE
assembly of devices and/or components working together for protective tripping or presence-sensing purposes and comprising at a minimum
——a sensing device,
——controlling/monitoring devices,
——output signal switching devices and/or a safety-related data interface
Note 1: The safety-related control system associated with the ESPE, or the ESPE itself, can further include a secondary switching device, muting functions, stopping performance monitor, etc.
Note 2: A safety-related communication interface can be integrated in the same enclosure as the ESPE.
[SOURCE: GB/T 19876-2012, 3.1.4, modified - The words “and/or a safety-related data interface” have been added, and the original Note has been replaced with Notes 1 and 2 to entry.]
4 Test conditions
4.1 General
This clause describes typical operating conditions for indoor use. Where applicable, tests are carried out under the worst-case operating conditions.
Unless specified differently, the robot is completely assembled, fully charged, and operational based on the manufacturer’s specification for all tests. All self-diagnostic tests are satisfactorily completed.
4.2 Environmental conditions
The following environmental conditions apply during all tests:
——ambient temperature: 10 °C to 30 °C;
——relative humidity: 0 % to 80 %.
If the environmental conditions specified by the manufacturer are outside the given conditions, this is declared within the test report.
4.3 Test travel surface
The coefficient of friction for test travel surface is between 0.75 and 1.0 (see ISO 7176-13) unless specified otherwise by the manufacturer.
4.4 Safety of persons involved in testing
4.4.1 General
During the preparation and conduction of verification and validation tests, the persons involved in testing are protected as far as possible from any risk originating from the robot and the test apparatus. Special attention is paid when tests provoke hazardous situations such as collisions and instability.
Where possible, tests are conducted remotely with no person near the robot. Human presence and intervention are simulated where applicable by using dummies.
Where a human tester cannot be replaced by a dummy or by an automated device, a risk assessment is performed to identify the hazards that can occur during the test. Where necessary, test persons are advised to wear protective equipment to lower risks from collision and falling.
4.4.2 Safety harness
The test operator of a person carrier robot and physical assistant robot is exposed to hazards of falling down. Therefore, in addition to conventional safety apparatus such as helmets, kneepads and elbow pads, the test operator is secured by a safety harness suspended from a supporting structure over the test travel surface if the expected risk is not tolerable (Figure 1).
The safety harness has sufficient reliability, equivalent to harnesses used for fall protection. The cable connected to the supporting structure has sufficient elasticity. Additionally, its length is adjusted to prevent the test operator from falling to the travel surface. The supporting upper structure can be a rigid rail or a flexible wire on which a pulley block runs. The pulley block can be powered to follow the test operator’s movement. (Figure 2)
Note: ISO 16024 specifies design and performance of personal protective equipment for protection against falls from a height.
