FORT Robotics CTO Joins ISO Robotics Safety Advisory Group, Strengthening Role in Standards Development

FORT Robotics has shared an update. The company announced that its CTO, Nathan Bivans, has joined the U.S. Technical Advisory Group to ISO Technical Committee 299 (Robotics), contributing to international standards for robot safety. Bivans will participate in two working groups: WG 12, which focuses on safety for robots with actively controlled stability, including humanoid systems, and WG 13, which addresses safety for industrial and service robots. He is also scheduled to speak on the emerging role of AI in robotic safety at the International Robot Safety Conference.

For investors, this development reinforces FORT Robotics’ positioning as an influential player in the robotics safety ecosystem. Participation in ISO standard-setting and industry conferences provides the company with early insight into evolving regulatory and technical requirements, which can inform product development and potentially improve alignment with future compliance needs. This could enhance FORT’s competitive differentiation in safety-critical control solutions, support adoption of its technologies by industrial and service robot manufacturers, and strengthen its credibility with enterprise customers and partners. While the immediate financial impact is indirect, increased visibility in global standards work may support long-term growth opportunities as safety requirements become more stringent across robotics applications in factories, homes, and public spaces.