On 11 January 2021, DIN created Joint Working Committee NA 023-00-08 GA, Exoskeletons. This joint working committee is managed by the Ergonomics standards committee and is tasked with examining the need for standardization in the field of exoskeletons at national, European and international level, and with launching relevant projects, preferably directly at European or international level. The committee’s purpose therefore includes initiating creation of relevant European and international committees and monitoring standardization activity in other countries.
The scope of the committee’s work includes terminology, technical characteristics, ergonomic and safety requirements, efficacy, side-effects and information for use. The committee’s role does not cover the standardization of specific types of exoskeleton: these lie within the remit of other standards committees (for example concerning robotics or orthopaedic technology). Active dialogue with other standards committees is however expressly desired in the interests of coordinating activities.
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