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The rationale for creating biomechanical limits was established in conjunction with testing
conducted by the University of Mainz (Germany). Testing was conducted using 100 healthy
adult test subjects on 29 specific body areas, and for each of the body areas, pressure and
force limits for quasi-static contact were established evaluating onset of pain thresholds.
Figure 8 - ISO/TS 15066 Table A.2
There are also working groups of the standards organisations reviewing various aspects of
human-machine interactions, which will also inform the development of future standards. But
for now, EN ISO 10218 Parts 1 and 2, and the ISO/TS 15066 specification defines the safety
requirements for the sphere of collaborative robots, with the the most relevant published
guidance being contained in EN ISO 10218.
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