Post by Michael B.

At Automate 2026 in Chicago, the focus was placed on humanoid robots and the associated safety standards. Existing safety frameworks are inadequate for machines capable of autonomous navigation and decision-making in human environments. Currently, there is no ISO standard for dynamically balancing legged robots. By 2027, commercial operators will be required to present systematic safety cases that comply with the EU AI Act and Machinery Regulation. Most proposed solutions focus on software and perception, such as improved vision systems, enhanced operational policies, and advanced monitoring. These measures intervene prior to actuator engagement and presuppose accurate system perception and reasoning. Sovereign Kinetic’s FARADEX prioritizes a foundational architecture over device-specific solutions. This methodology ensures that actuators deliver force only after valid, time- and location-specific authorization is verified and continuously revalidated within fixed velocity, torque, and operational limits that cannot be altered by the model. For industrial actuators, power is immediately cut to achieve a safe stop if authorization fails. In legged robots, safety is maintained through bounded operational envelopes, strict authorization protocols, and an immutable record of both authorized and attempted actions. Certification of humanoid robots should not rely exclusively on perception-based systems. A comprehensive safety case necessitates a physical safeguard that remains effective in the event of higher-level software failure. #PhysicalAI #AISafety #Robotics https://lnkd.in/eQyPwS7v