ANSI B56.5, R15.08, ISO 3691-4 - A Plain-English Guide to Automation Standards

Most automation buyers know they need to comply with standards. Very few know which ones apply, where the boundaries sit, or what happens when two standards conflict. This excerpt from Episode 4 of The Automation Journey covers the standards landscape governing mobile automation in North America - what ANSI B56.5, R15.08, and ISO 3691-4 each require, how to choose the right framework for your facility, and why compliance and a well-designed automated operation are not the same thing. For the full conversation - including risk assessment, functional safety, and what buyers should be asking their vendors - listen to the complete episode. Key Takeaways How to navigate ANSI B56.5, ANSI R15.08, and ISO 3691-4 - what each covers and when each applies Why national and international standards take different approaches to risk, and what that means for your deployment strategy Why compliance with a standard is not the same as a well-designed automated operation What the gap between standards compliance and genuine operational readiness actually looks like on the floor Timestamps 00:00 Standards landscape - ANSI B56.5, R15.08, and ISO 3691-4 explained 08:10 When other machine standards come into play 11:00 MHI background and the industry shift toward mobile automation 23:05 What actually changes when automation arrives on your floor 28:05 Compliance vs. well-designed automation What's Next? For the full conversation - including risk assessment, functional safety, and what buyers should be asking their vendors - listen to the complete episode on your preferred platform. Subscribe so you don't miss future episodes of The Automation Journey. Visit Rocrich AGV Solutions: https://rocrich.com/ Connect with Colin Hutchings on LinkedIn:   / colinbhutchings   Connect with Pat Davison on LinkedIn:   / patdavison   -- Disclaimer By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that Rocrich AGV Solutions LLC ("Rocrich") makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for informational and entertainment purposes only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, Rocrich does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. Moreover, Rocrich makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties. ROCRICH EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST. Notice By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents and design of this Podcast, are the property of Rocrich, or used by Rocrich with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of the Rocrich, which may be requested by contacting [email protected]