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Functional Safety Certification: Why It Matters for Autonomous Machines

In nearly every industry, automated and autonomous machines are transforming the way we work. Today’s machines are smarter and more mobile than ever before, working closely together with humans to perform difficult tasks and advance productivity. But this new era of human-machine collaboration comes with new risks; machine builders and end users have a responsibility to ensure the safety of people who work with these machines. This is where functional safety certification becomes crucial.

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New Remote Control Brings SIL 3–Certified Safety to Autonomous Vehicles and Heavy Machinery

FORT is pleased to announce the official launch of our Safe Remote Control Pro with SIL 3 Certification from exida. Read the full press release here.

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FORT Endpoint Controller Now SIL 3 Certified

FORT's Endpoint Controller for Wireless Safety and Control of Machines and Robots Receives SIL 3 Certification. We are pleased to announce that our Endpoint Controller has earned SIL 3 certification from exida. Read the press release here.

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Enhancing Off-Highway Automation System Safety

FORT sat down with Alex Foessel of Balanced Engineering to get his take on automation system functional safety for off-highway and heavy equipment. Important considerations go beyond the machine's core functionality, including maintenance, transportation, and configuration.

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Video: What is Functional Safety?

Functional safety is an important factor in the development of any machine. But for robots and autonomous systems, it’s especially critical. In this Ask the Expert video, FORT Robotics CTO Nathan Bivans explains what we mean by functional safety, and why it’s so important for robotic engineering and deployment.

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