Wedoany.com Report on Mar 6th, ABB Robotics is leading the development of an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) technical specification in Zurich, Switzerland, aiming to establish a unified measurement method for the energy consumption and efficiency of industrial robots. This initiative seeks to enhance transparency within the automation industry and assist end-users in making more informed choices during procurement.

The core objective of this R&D project is to track and reduce the carbon footprint associated with electricity consumption in industrial robots, thereby promoting the development of manufacturing towards greater sustainability. Gianluca Brotto, Head of Sustainability at ABB Robotics, pointed out: "The current lack of global standards makes it difficult for customers to compare the energy consumption of different industrial robots and select the most energy-efficient models. Unlike products such as refrigerators, TVs, and washing machines, which have clear energy efficiency standards, there is no unified specification for measuring industrial robot energy consumption."

Brotto added: "This initiative will support customers in making more informed decisions and help the entire industry reduce its carbon footprint." ABB Robotics, in collaboration with the Swedish Institute for Standards, has brought together experts from several robot manufacturers and research institutions to jointly develop a proposal aimed at creating a technical specification that can be adopted globally. The project is expected to be completed in August 2026.

Research by ABB Robotics shows that over 70% of its customers' carbon footprint originates from electricity consumption during the operational phase. By establishing energy consumption measurement standards, it is expected to significantly reduce this proportion, providing strong support for green manufacturing.