This International Standard provides guidance on the safety consideration for the design, construction, programming, operation, use, repair, and maintenance of manipulating industrial robots and robot systems as defined in clause 3. It does not apply to other types of robots although the safety principles established in this International Standard may be utilized for these other types. Note: For the purpose of this International Standard, the term 'robot' means manipulating industrial robot. For systems comprising multiple robots and/or associated material handling equipment or mobile robots, this International Standard may be used for the robot system portion of the equipment.