Cobot Safety Pioneer · Humanoid Robotics Safety

Faude Consulting

Cobot safety pioneer and functional safety expert for humanoid robots. CE certification, risk assessment, and safety standards for humanoid robotics.

Functional Safety CE Certification Risk Assessment Cobot Safety Pioneer

About Faude Consulting

Dieter Faude is a recognized cobot safety pioneer and functional safety expert. With his company Faude Consulting (formerly Cobot Consulting), he specializes in safety for collaborative robotics — and now extends his expertise to humanoid robotics.

As humanoid robots enter industrial environments, safety becomes critical. Faude Consulting provides CE certification, risk assessment, and safety standard compliance for humanoid robot manufacturers and integrators.

With deep expertise in ISO 10218 (industrial robot safety), ISO/TS 15066 (collaborative robots), and the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Faude Consulting ensures that humanoid robots meet all safety requirements for European market access.

Safety Services for Humanoid Robots

CE Certification

Complete CE certification for humanoid robots under the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.

Machinery Directive CE Marking

Risk Assessment

Comprehensive risk assessment for humanoid robot applications in industrial environments.

Hazard Analysis Risk Reduction

Safety Standards

ISO 10218, ISO/TS 15066, and emerging standards for humanoid robots.

ISO 10218 ISO/TS 15066

From Cobot Safety to Humanoid Robotics Safety

As a cobot safety pioneer, Dieter Faude has been at the forefront of collaborative robot safety for years. Now he applies this expertise to humanoid robotics:

  • Human-Robot Collaboration — Safety concepts for humanoid robots working alongside people
  • Power & Force Limiting — Ensuring safe physical interaction
  • Speed & Separation Monitoring — Safe distance maintenance
  • Functional Safety — Safety-rated control systems for humanoids

Faude Consulting at the Advanced Humanoid Forum 2027

Dieter Faude will present safety solutions for humanoid robotics at the forum:

  • CE certification for humanoid robots
  • Risk assessment methodologies for humanoids
  • ISO standards for human-robot collaboration
  • Functional safety for humanoid control systems

Frequently Asked Questions

What safety certifications do humanoid robots need?

Humanoid robots require CE certification under the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, compliance with ISO 10218 (industrial robots), and risk assessment according to ISO 12100.

What is Dieter Faude's expertise?

Dieter Faude is a recognized cobot safety pioneer and functional safety expert, specializing in CE certification, risk assessment, and safety standards for collaborative and humanoid robots.

How does humanoid robot safety differ from cobot safety?

Humanoid robots present additional challenges including bipedal stability, whole-body control, and more complex human-robot interaction scenarios. Faude Consulting adapts cobot safety expertise to these unique requirements.

What ISO standards apply to humanoid robots?

ISO 10218 (industrial robot safety), ISO/TS 15066 (collaborative robots), ISO 12100 (risk assessment), and the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC apply to humanoid robots.

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