Robots you can trust: Brain Corp's deep commitment to safety standards

If it’s not safe, it shouldn’t be operating. At Brain Corp, safety is the baseline. That’s why every BrainOS®-powered robot is built to meet the highest global standards — because in public spaces, nothing less is acceptable.

But what do those standards actually mean? Below, we break down the rigorous certifications BrainOS® achieves, what they require, and why they matter — for you, your business, and the public who share space with these machines every day.

Why safety standards matter

Autonomous robots are mobile, decision-making machines operating among people who didn’t design them and don’t control them. That reality creates serious safety responsibilities.

Without formal safety standards, manufacturers must guess what’s “safe enough” — leading to:

• Inconsistent engineering practices
• Unverified claims about safety
• Higher risk of real-world incidents
• Potential liability and reputational har

Certified compliance is the difference between “We think it’s safe” and “An independent expert has rigorously verified it meets proven safety benchmarks.”

1. UL 60730-1: Safety for automatic electrical controls

What is it?

‍UL 60730-1 is the North American adoption of IEC 60730-1, titled Automatic Electrical Controls for Household and Similar Use – Part 1: General Requirements. Even though it has “household” in the title, it’s used widely for all kinds of automatic control systems — especially those where a failure could affect people’s safety. The “household” part actually means the bar is set high: household environments are unpredictable, with many different users and conditions, so the standard has to account for all of that, making it one of the more demanding safety benchmarks out there.

What does it cover?

• Protection against electric shock
• Fire resistance
• Fault tolerance and fail-safe design
• Verified software lifecycle management
• Comprehensive risk analysis and hazard mitigation

UL certification process includes:

• Independent third-party testing of hardware and software
• In-depth design reviews
• Verification that the system reliably detects faults and safely handles them

What this means for BrainOS®:

BrainOS® is an advanced autonomy control system making real-time decisions that directly impact human safety. UL 60730-1 certification confirms BrainOS® is engineered with the same rigor as systems protecting people in millions of homes, offices, and public venues every day.

2. CSA/ANSI C22.2 No. 336-17: Battery-powered commercial cleaning machines

What is it?

CSA/ANSI C22.2 No. 336-17 (also known as UL 60335-2-107) is the North American safety standard for battery-powered machines in commercial environments — like autonomous floor scrubbers and autonomous cleaning robots.

Key safety requirements:

• Electrical design (safe wiring, insulation, protection against electric shock)
• Battery and charging system safety (preventing overheating and fires)
• Moving part safeguards (avoiding unintended activation, pinch points)
• Safe maintenance and user interface design

Examples of other systems that must comply:

• Commercial floor scrubbers in airports and malls
• Industrial battery-powered sweepers
• Warehouse cleaning robots

What this means for BrainOS®:

Robots powered by BrainOS® can be designed to comply with these requirements out of the box. That gives manufacturers a strong foundation for safe deployment in real-world public spaces where people expect commercial-grade safety.

3. IEC 63327: Safety of autonomous floor cleaning machines

What is it?

IEC 63327 is the first international standard specifically for autonomous floor cleaning machines in public and commercial spaces.

Generic industrial machine safety standards weren’t designed for robots moving on their own among untrained members of the public. IEC 63327 addresses those unique challenges directly.

Key safety requirements:

• Motion safety (speed limits, controlled braking, obstacle detection)
• Reliable autonomous navigation in dynamic environments
• Fail-safe behavior if systems malfunction
• Electrical safety in wet cleaning conditions
• User safety during maintenance and cleaning

What this means for BrainOS®:

BrainOS® includes the advanced control logic and safety features necessary for manufacturers to comply with IEC 63327’s stringent, people-centered requirements.

This standard exists because moving autonomous machines among the public is fundamentally different from factory robotics. Compliance demonstrates that a robot has been designed specifically to avoid risks in real-world, unpredictable environments.

4. SIL 2: Functional safety integrity level

What is it?

SIL (Safety Integrity Level) is defined by the IEC 61508 standard, which sets out how to engineer safety-critical systems to ensure reliable risk reduction. SIL levels specify the acceptable probability that failure of a safety function will result in a hazardous condition.

Levels in context:

• SIL 1:
  
  • Basic process industry controls
  • Non-critical building management systems
  • Example: Industrial ventilation or lighting controls
• SIL 2:
  
  • Industrial safety shutdown systems
  • Robotics safety controllers for obstacle detection and stopping
  • Railway signaling systems (some classes)
• SIL 3:
  
  • Chemical plant emergency shutdown systems
  • High-speed rail interlocking
  • Aircraft flight control computers (often designed to meet SIL 3-equivalent requirements)
• SIL 4:
  
  • Nuclear reactor shutdown systemsCritical infrastructure systems where failure has catastrophic public impact

What does SIL 2 actually mean numerically?

For continuous (high-demand) operation — typical for robotics safety functions — SIL 2 limits the probability of a dangerous failure to between 1 in 100,000 and 1 in 1,000,000 hours of operation.

This level of safety integrity means:

• Detailed hazard and risk analysis
• Rigorous design, verification, and validation processes
• Proven, traceable software development and testing

What this means for BrainOS®:

BrainOS® is engineered to SIL 2, ensuring that its safety-critical functions, such as obstacle detection and controlled stopping, maintain extremely low risk levels even over years of continuous use.

It represents the same tier of safety rigor seen in industrial automation, transportation systems, and other public-facing safety-critical technologies.

Why these standards are important

Without these standards, safety becomes guesswork. That creates real risks:

• Injuries or liability from uncontrolled motion or unexpected faults
• Fire or electrical hazards in public spaces
• Damage to brand trust and the broader public perception of robots

By aligning with proven, internationally recognized safety standards:

• BrainOS®-powered robots can safely share public spaces with people
• Businesses gain confidence in their technology investments
• The robotics industry earns and maintains public trust

Our commitment

At Brain Corp, safety is essential. It’s engineered into every solution, backed by certifications, and reinforced through disciplined innovation and independent validation.

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