With the rise of electric vehicles (EVs), there’s a growing focus on their energy-saving features, environmental benefits and governmental endorsement. However, controlling the self-driving features of EVs presents significant challenges, with numerous incidents and fatalities raising safety concerns. Companies face recalls due to mechanical and software issues, impacting both safety and financial performance. So, how can we address these safety concerns effectively?
The Importance of a Safety Culture in Organizational Success
Recent developments have underscored the crucial role that a culture of safety plays in determining the success or challenges faced by organizations. The impact of prioritizing safety—or neglecting it—can be profound, influencing even the most influential companies.
7 Tips to Help Engineers Think Like Safety Engineers
Safety engineering is a pivotal aspect of any engineering endeavour, requiring a
proactive and meticulous approach to identify and mitigate potential risks. While safety
engineers are experts in this field, all engineers can benefit from adopting a safety-
focused mindset and culture of safety. Here are seven tips to help engineers think like
safety engineers:
Revolutionizing Automotive Safety: The Role of Safety Engineering in Transforming the Industry
In recent years, safety engineering has indeed emerged as a pivotal force driving innovation in the automotive industry. With advancements in technology and an increasing focus on passenger safety, safety engineers have been instrumental in shaping the future of automotive design and manufacturing. Let’s explore five notable examples of how safety engineering has transformed the automotive sector, alongside a sobering reminder of the consequences of overlooking safety considerations.
Navigating the Future of Safety: The Critical Role of Safety Standards
In an era of rapid technological advancement, the significance of safety standards cannot
be overstated. These standards serve as indispensable guides, ensuring the safety and
reliability of products and systems across diverse industries. Among them, ISO 26262
stands out as a prime example, illustrating how safety standards are shaping the future
of entire sectors, particularly in automotive manufacturing.
The Importance of Robotic Safety Design: Preventing Accidents in the Industry
The robotics industry has seen rapid growth in recent years, revolutionizing various sectors with automation and efficiency. However, with this advancement comes the need for stringent safety measures to prevent accidents and ensure workplace safety. In this article, we explore the critical importance of robust safety design in the robotics industry and examine the consequences of inadequate safety protocols.
RoboSafety Featured in EP&T: A Breakthrough in Safety Engineering
In a recent feature, EP&T Magazine highlighted the innovative strides of Ottawa-based start-up, RoboSafety Inc. Emerging from stealth mode, the company introduced its cutting-edge safety engineering analysis tools designed to simplify and expedite the determination of safety and reliability in complex systems such as robots and autonomous vehicles. This blog post delves into the key points covered in the EP&T article and further explores the significance of safety engineering in the rapidly evolving landscape of new industries.
Empowering Safety Engineering: RoboSafety Featured in Automotive News Canada
We are thrilled to announce that RoboSafety, our innovative software startup, has been prominently featured in the January publication of Automotive News Canada. This feature delves into the significance of Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) tools and the pioneering efforts of our founders, Mary Yazdani and Donia Chaouch.
RoboSafety: Shaping a Safer and More Sustainable Future for Robotics
In the rapidly evolving landscape of robotics, RoboSafety is playing a pivotal role as a company committed to shaping a future that marries innovation with environmental consciousness and safety. As the integration of robots into various industries and everyday life accelerates, the imperative of ensuring their safe usage becomes increasingly evident. Let’s delve deeper into how our company, through its system safety services, is actively shaping the future of robotics:
RoboSafety: Navigating the Landscape of Software-Driven Vehicle Recalls
As the automotive industry stands on the cusp of a technological revolution, with
vehicles becoming increasingly connected and reliant on complex software systems, a
consequential challenge has emerged—software-related recalls. The surge in
connected cars, equipped with ever-sophisticated software, has given rise to a
significant increase in software-related recalls, particularly in the United States. In 2019,
global connected car shipments exceeded a staggering 51 million units, marking a
remarkable 45% increase from the previous year.