ISO 21423:2026 standard published for industrial mobile robot interoperability

Summary

The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) announced the publication of ISO 21423:2026, a new international standard defining communication and interoperability requirements for industrial mobile robots (IMRs) from different vendors. The standard provides a common set of communication requirements to enable robots from various suppliers to operate together in the same industrial facility.

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Why it matters by industry

• Technology

  This standard directly impacts digital infrastructure and software interoperability in industrial automation, providing a concrete framework for multi-vendor mobile robot integration.

• Transport & Logistics

  Relevant to transport and logistics as it standardizes communication for mobile robots used in industrial facilities, potentially affecting warehouse and logistics automation interoperability.