Technical resource
How robot-contact pain thresholds were studied
The page explains pressure-algometry studies and person-to-person variability in pain onset. It provides context for interpreting contact limits without confusing a pain threshold with universal injury prevention.
Reviewed 2026-11-05 · Source and bibliography checked
- Original title
- IFA - Fachinfos: Kollaborierende Roboter (COBOTS) - Schmerzschwellenkataster
- Publisher
- DGUV / Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (IFA)
- Publication date
- Publication date unverified
- Source language
- de
- Source country
- DE
- Access
- Public webpage
- Publication status
- Published
Source overview
The page explains pressure-algometry studies and person-to-person variability in pain onset. It provides context for interpreting contact limits without confusing a pain threshold with universal injury prevention.
Use and review
Institutional web guidance; apply it to the actual task, equipment and current standards. This review does not assess a physical installation.
Sources & editions
IFA - Fachinfos: Kollaborierende Roboter (COBOTS) - Schmerzschwellenkataster ↗
DGUV / Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (IFA) · Source page checked 2026-11-05
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