New ISO standard enables mobile robots from different vendors to work together
New ISO standard enables mobile robots from different vendors to work together
The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) has published ISO 21423:2026, an international standard defining communication and interoperability requirements for industrial mobile robots. Developed by ISO Technical Committee 299, this standard allows robots from various suppliers to exchange data such as location, speed, direction, condition, tasking, and availability within the same facility. By establishing a common protocol, the standard aims to reduce robot interference, improve system efficiency, and foster market competition. It also facilitates communication between robots, fleet managers, ERP tools, and industrial building systems like lifts and automated doors. The document is available for purchase through the A3 online store.
The publication of ISO 21423:2026 establishes a common communication protocol for industrial mobile robots (IMRs) to enable interoperability across different vendors, addressing long-standing user requests for fleet coordination and reducing path interference.
Source: Robotics & Automation News · Read original article ↗
Loading article text…
What the source reports
Publisher-reported claims, with original evidence. These results have not been independently verified by RoboSignal.
Reported numbers
dollars
373
View original evidence
in the robotics standardization efforts. ISO 21423:2026 is available for purchase through the A3 online store for $373. A3 members can purchase the document for $320.
Open source S7dollars
320
View original evidence
in the robotics standardization efforts. ISO 21423:2026 is available for purchase through the A3 online store for $373. A3 members can purchase the document for $320.
Open source S7
- paper: not_reported
Source excerpts and review record
Automatically extracted; no manual editorial approval recorded.
in the robotics standardization efforts. ISO 21423:2026 is available for purchase through the A3 online store for $373. A3 members can purchase the document for $320.
Open source S7
Source：Robotics & Automation News · roboticsandautomationnews.com