Change Log — Industrial Robotics Reference
Between documented revisions, the reference is considered stable and frozen.
v1.0 — Initial Release
Date: 2026-03-19
Status: Reference baseline (freeze)
Initial public release of the Industrial Robotics reference definition.
Scope
Defined boundaries of robotics deployed in industrial production and manufacturing environments.
Included
- Industrial robotic systems in manufacturing and production contexts
- Automation of assembly, handling, welding, inspection, and packaging
- Integration into structured industrial workflows and production systems
- Safety constraints and human–robot interaction in controlled environments
- Operational governance and reliability requirements in industrial settings
Excluded
- Consumer or domestic robotics
- Entertainment or hobby robotics
- Medical and surgical robotics systems
- Autonomous vehicle systems outside industrial environments
- General AI systems not tied to industrial robotics
Additional reference file: 2026-05-17 — Added root-level llms.txt reference file.
Change Discipline
Revisions occur only when:
- Normative or regulatory frameworks change materially
- Definitions evolve materially
- Structural corrections are required
Minor editorial changes are not logged.