ISO/TC 299, Robotics
- Date
- 2026-02-27
- Host
- Automated Imaging Association (AIA)
About this event
Robotics only moves as fast as people can agree on how systems should work together, stay safe, and perform reliably in the real world. ISO/TC 299, Robotics is an in-person gathering centered on that work: the standards conversations that shape how robotics is designed, evaluated, and adopted across industries. If you care about where robotics is heading beyond product demos and headlines, this is the room to be in. The focus here is practical and consequential: shared frameworks, technical alignment, and the decisions that influence how robotics ecosystems mature. About the Event ISO/TC 299, Robotics is focused on the standardization landscape for robotics. That means discussions grounded in the technical, operational, and interoperability questions that matter when robots move from promising prototypes to widely deployed systems. As an in-person event, it offers something especially valuable for this kind of subject matter: direct conversation. Standards work depends on nuance, careful review, and the ability to compare perspectives across engineering, research, manufacturing, safety, and implementation contexts. You should expect a professional setting where the substance matters. Rather than a broad introductory showcase, this event is best understood as a serious forum for people who want to engage with robotics at the level of definitions, requirements, use cases, and long-term industry alignment. Whether you work on robotic systems themselves or on the policies, processes, and evaluation methods around them, the purpose of this event is clear: to create space for focused discussion around robotics standards and their implications. What to Expect Expect conversations that are closer to working sessions than to marketing presentations. The emphasis is likely to be on technical subject matter, structured discussion, and the kinds of detailed exchanges that help move standards-related work forward. Topics may span core issues that regularly matter in robotics standards conversations, including: Terminology and definitions that help teams speak the same language Safety and performance considerations across different robotics applications Interoperability and integration challenges between systems, tools, and environments Evaluation, testing, and consistency in how robotic systems are understood and assessed Cross-industry relevance, especially where robotics standards affect adoption at scale Because the event is in person, there is also real value in the discussions around the formal agenda. You can expect opportunities to clarify points, compare implementation realities, and better understand how different stakeholders approach the same technical problem. For attendees, that means the day is not just about listening. It is about tracking where robotics standards work stands, where questions remain open, and where your own experience can sharpen the conversation. Why Attend If you build, study, regulate, deploy, or evaluate robotics systems, standards are not peripheral. They influence how products are developed, how risks are managed, how buyers assess solutions, and how teams collaborate across organizations and borders. Attending this event helps you get closer to the underlying frameworks that support credible, scalable robotics work. You gain a better sense of which issues are settled, which are still evolving, and where alignment across the field is most needed. There is also strategic value in being present. Robotics is expanding into more environments and more use cases, and with that growth comes greater pressure for consistency, safety, and shared expectations. Understanding standards activity helps you make better decisions in product planning, research direction, compliance preparation, and cross-functional coordination. You should also expect a more grounded view of the field than you might get from trend-focused events. This is where robotics is discussed in terms of structure, rigor, and implementation reality, which makes the insights especially useful for people doing serious work in the space. Practical Details This is an in-person event, which is well suited to the collaborative and detail-oriented nature of robotics standards discussions. If you get the chance to attend, plan to be fully present and ready for focused technical conversation rather than passive drop-in participation. The event is scheduled for Friday, February 27 at 12:00 AM UTC. If you are traveling or coordinating across time zones, make sure to confirm the local timing for your location and plan your day accordingly. A few useful ways to prepare: Review your current work through the lens of robotics standards, safety, and interoperability Come with specific questions about implementation, terminology, or evaluation Be ready to discuss real-world constraints from your domain or organization Leave space for follow-up conversations, since in-person exchanges often produce the clearest insights If your work touches robotics in a meaningful way, this event offers a direct line into the standards context shaping the field. It is a strong fit for attendees who want substance, clarity, and a better understanding of how robotics becomes more consistent, reliable, and widely deployable.
Who should attend
If you want a deeper understanding of how robotics standards influence real-world development, deployment, and evaluation, this event is likely for you. - You work in **robotics engineering or systems development** and want clearer insight into the standards environment shaping design, integration, and performance expectations. - You are a **researcher or technical lead** who needs to connect emerging robotics work with broader industry definitions, frameworks, and areas of alignment. - You support **safety, quality, testing, or compliance** and want to better understand how robotics is being discussed from a standards perspective. - You are involved in **manufacturing, automation, or operations** and need a more grounded view of how robotics standards may affect adoption, procurement, or implementation. - You work in **policy, governance, or industry coordination** and want direct exposure to the technical conversations that influence how robotics is structured across organizations and markets. - You value **serious, in-person discussion** over surface-level trend talk and want to spend time with people focused on the practical foundations of robotics.