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Flexiv gains world’s first CE and ETL certification for force-controlled robot

Katie SearlesBy Katie SearlesNovember 30, 20212 Mins Read
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General-purpose robotics company Flexiv has received CE and ETL approval for its Rizon 4 robot, making it the first-ever seven-axis force-controlled adaptive robot to achieve both certifications at the same time.

Demonstrating the safety of the Rizon 4 robot, the CE and ETL approval was awarded by testing, inspection, certification and assurance provider Intertek. Accepted in the EU and Northern America, the approval enables Flexiv to distribute the Rizon 4 in the European Union, Canada, and the US.

Rizon 4 was subjected to individual testing, evaluations, and assessments focused on machinery safety, electrical safety, functional safety, environmental reliability, electromagnetic compatibility, and collision detection.

During the testing, the Rizon 4 was also exposed to temperatures ranging from 0-45°C, dust particulates, and water jets from any direction. After passing the rigorous environmental tests, the Rizon 4 was awarded a rating of IP65, confirming its environmental sealing.

To reach the required standards for certification, Flexiv said it invested in the R&D process. Particular attention was paid to the functional safety plan, risk analysis, safety requirement specification, architecture design, design realisation, verification, and validation. This resulted in the Rizon 4 qualifying for 18 safety functions that met EN ISO 13849 PLd functional safety requirements.

Further demonstrating the Rizon 4’s safety, it also became the first robotic arm to pass the ISO/TS 15066 collision test at the ‘elbow’ and ‘wrist’ joints. Flexiv said this makes the Rizon 4 adaptive robot the world’s safest commercially available robotic arm.

“The CE and ETL certification is an essential regulatory milestone on Flexiv’s road to commercialisation,” said Wang Shiquan, the founder and CEO of Flexiv.

“With the Rizon 4 receiving certification, the industry has recognized the intrinsic safety and quality of our adaptive robot and laid the groundwork for future market expansion and application development.”

Empowered by AI and a bio-inspired development process, the Rizon 4 is capable of the general assembly, precision manipulation, surface treatment, and mobile operation. Able to be meet the automation needs of a diverse range of industries, Flexiv’s Rizon 4 robot is ideal for use in the automotive, consumer electronic, agricultural, and medical sectors.

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Katie joined Akabo Media in September 2020 having previously worked in B2B exhibitions covering the cosmetic, personal care, pharmaceuticals and general chemical industries. Katie has also worked as a broadcast journalist for radio stations covering the east coast of Scotland. Currently a reporter for City Transport & Traffic Innovation and Robotics & Innovation magazines, Katie brings together the latest news, features and case studies creating both printed and digital content.

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