ROBOTICS
Partnerships & Resources
NIOSH works with external partners to advance robotics research and prevention strategies to keep workers safe on the job.
Advanced Manufacturing for Robotics Instituteexternal icon
NIOSH, OSHA, RIA Allianceexternal icon
National Institute of Standards and Technologyexternal icon (NIST)
National Science Foundation, National Robotics Initiative 2.0external icon
Occupational Safety and Health Administrationexternal icon (OSHA)
Partnership on AIexternal icon
Robotic Industries Associationexternal icon
The Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Programexternal icon (NITRD)
The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Centerexternal icon (CCDC Soldier Center)
U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Environmental Managementexternal icon
In October 2017, NIOSH established an allianceexternal icon with the Robotic Industries Association (RIA) and OSHA to improve awareness of occupational hazards from traditional industrial robots and emerging robot technologies. The alliance, which was initially for two years, was renewed in 2019.
The alliance will promote best practices for controlling exposures to mechanical, electrical, and other hazards involving human interaction with robotic systems, including potential areas for additional NIOSH research. The alliance will help develop educational resources, such as fact sheets, on using robotics system safety practices and safety and health programs.