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FANUC announces robot-controller safety software PLC

FANUC describes integrating a safety software PLC with the R-50iA controller and robot workspace/speed monitoring. The October 2026 announcement targets shipment in January 2027; performance-level statements remain vendor claims requiring the matching product and certificate evidence.

Reviewed 2026-11-05 · Source and bibliography checked

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Original title
ロボット制御装置に安全PLCを内蔵 新商品「安全ソフトPLC」 外付けの安全PLCを不要にし、システムコストを大幅に削減!
Publisher
FANUC
Publication date
2026-10
Source language
ja
Source country
JP
Access
Public webpage
Publication status
Manufacturer announcement

Source overview

FANUC describes integrating a safety software PLC with the R-50iA controller and robot workspace/speed monitoring. The October 2026 announcement targets shipment in January 2027; performance-level statements remain vendor claims requiring the matching product and certificate evidence.

Use and review

Original editorial summary of the cited resource. Source checking does not establish conformity of a particular robot installation.

Sources & editions

ロボット制御装置に安全PLCを内蔵 新商品「安全ソフトPLC」 外付けの安全PLCを不要にし、システムコストを大幅に削減! ↗

FANUC · Source page checked 2026-11-05

Original product announcement: month at footer, safety PLC/controller integration and shipment plan