Christoph Ryll

Robot Safety Expert

Robotics Consulting GmbH · CEO

Robot Safety Machine Safety CE Services Human-Robot Collaboration

About Christoph Ryll

Christoph Ryll is a Robot Safety Expert and CEO of Robotics Consulting GmbH, specializing in the safety of industrial robots, collaborative robot applications (HRC), autonomous mobile robots (AMR/AGV), and humanoid robots. He holds an MSc in Robotics with a specialization in industrial robotics and is qualified as a CE Coordinator (TÜV SÜD) and ZMSE (TÜV Nord).

With deep expertise in machine safety and CE certification, Ryll advises robotics companies on risk assessments, safety concepts, and conformity under the EU Machinery Directive and the EU Machinery Regulation. His philosophy: "There is a task for every robot – but not just one robot for every task." — first determine the task and the process, then define the robot that fits, independent of any robot manufacturer.

Christoph Ryll at Advanced Humanoid Forum 2027

Areas of Expertise

Robot Safety Industrial Robot Safety Human-Robot Collaboration (HRC) AMR/AGV Safety Humanoid Robot Safety Machine Safety Risk Assessment CE Certification CE Coordinator (TÜV SÜD) ZMSE (TÜV Nord) EU AI Act Functional Safety

Session at AHF 2027

Humanoid Robotics & Safety – Standards, Risks, Certification

📅 January 21, 2027 · 11:00 AM · Panel Discussion

Which safety standards apply to humanoid robots in collaborative environments? Discussion on risk assessment, certification pathways, EU AI Act, and practical implementation of safety protocols for industrial humanoid robotics.

Confirmed Panelists:

✓ Dieter Faude (Faude Consulting)
✓ Christoph Ryll (Robotics Consulting GmbH)
✓ Mathias Entenmann (CEO, CeiliX Robotics)
✓ Fraunhofer Institute