As factories and warehouses adopt more autonomous and mobile machines, legacy safety systems such as fixed emergency-stop buttons are proving to be less effective, according to FORT Robotics Inc. The company today launched the Wireless E-Stop Pro, a safety-certified wearable device designed to prevent accidents and maximize uptime across worksites.
“Safety shouldn’t be a restraint on productivity; it should be the catalyst for it,” stated Amod Damle, head of product at FORT Robotics. He has industry experience from Fetch Robotics and Cisco.
“With the Wireless E-Stop Pro, we’ve eliminated the compromise between risk and throughput,” Damle added. “Whether it’s worn as a wearable or configured for a unique environment, this is about providing people with absolute peace of mind. We are redefining the relationship between human and machine, giving operators the green light to move at full speed and the power to dominate their workflows with total flexibility.”
Wireless E-Stop Pro provides next-gen safety for challenging job sites
FORT Robotics said the Wireless E-Stop Pro puts fail-safe control directly in the operator’s hand by allowing users to send a certified stop command to a machine from up to 200 m (656.1 ft.) away. The Philadelphia-based company listed its technology improvements to meet the demands of global distribution and manufacturing worksites:
- Built for dense radio environments: The Pro model features advanced long-range Bluetooth communications, and it is designed to maintain a reliable connection even in warehouses and plants crowded with competing radio signals. This allows users to operate multiple systems simultaneously with minimal risk of signal drops, said FORT Robotics.
- Certified for global deployment: Globally compatible Bluetooth communication makes it easier for OEMs to deploy a single machine in multiple countries. The product also features regulatory certifications for use in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Japan, and Australia.
- Safety integrity: The Pro model is third-party certified to Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 3 per IEC 61508. This certification ensures high levels of validated safety and reliability for mission-critical operations.
- Reliable control in any condition: FORT Robotics asserted that the Pro combines a 200m wireless range with a rugged IP65-rated enclosure for dependable performance in harsh environments. An integrated status display provides operators with high-visibility feedback on system health and connectivity.
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The Wireless E-Stop Pro is the latest addition to the FORT Pro Series, an ecosystem of control systems designed to accelerate the safe deployment of smart machines. FORT Robotics said it communicates with its Endpoint Controller receiver.
The new system can also be used with the Safe Remote Control Pro, as well as the FORT Manager cloud application for device management and configuration.
FORT Robotics asserted that it “provides the foundational technology for safe and secure human-machine collaboration.” The company said its Robotics Control Platform empowers machine builders and users with dynamic controls to reduce risk and maximize productivity.
Since its founding in 2018, the company has earned 27 patents and deployed about 12,000 units to more than 600 customers worldwide. FORT said it is a trusted safety partner for Fortune 500 leaders in the agriculture, construction, and warehousing sectors.
