Sources — Humanoid Robotics Reference

This page lists primary reference materials relevant to humanoid robotics terminology, system safety, application context, and deployment environments.

The sources focus on published standards, official legal texts, and current industry reference material used to define system boundaries and interpret humanoid robotics in human-centered environments.

Standards

ISO 8373:2021 — Robotics — Vocabulary

Published robotics vocabulary standard defining core terminology used across the field.

ISO 13482:2014 — Robots and robotic devices — Safety requirements for personal care robots

Safety requirements for service robots interacting with humans in non-industrial environments.

Regulatory Context

Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 — Artificial Intelligence Act

Regulatory framework relevant to AI-enabled systems interacting with humans.

Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 — Machinery Regulation

Legal framework relevant to robotic systems with physical embodiment and interaction.

U.S. FDA — 21 CFR Part 800–1299 (Medical Devices Framework)

Core regulatory framework for medical and robotic device classification in the United States.

Industry Reference

International Federation of Robotics — Service Robots

Industry reference covering service robotics markets, including humanoid and assistive systems.

World Robotics — Service Robots Report

Global report covering deployment trends and development of service and humanoid robotics.

Source Selection Note

Sources listed on this page are limited to published standards, official legal texts, and current industry reference material with direct relevance to humanoid robotics.

Inclusion of a source does not imply endorsement of products, manufacturers, integrators, or deployment approaches.