Pilz PRMS Review: Features and Uses of the Cobot Collision Measurement Set
Updated: 7 days ago
The Pilz PRMS is a measuring kit used to prove that a collaborative robot application is safe on contact. The manufacturer does not publish a price. This review covers its specifications, features and uses.
Quick Verdict
A cobot is not safe by itself; the application is. Where people and a robot share a space without fences, the forces and pressures in a possible collision must stay below the limits for each body region in ISO/TS 15066, and this has to be measured. PRMS is the kit for that. A force gauge takes nine interchangeable springs whose stiffness represents different body regions, and pressure-indicating films, read by a scanner, show local pressure. Licensed software records results and generates the test report. The set comes in a case, can be bought or rented, and includes calibration and software updates; a day of training is included with purchase.
Pilz PRMS at a Glance
Purpose: Validation of human-robot collaboration
Standard: ISO/TS 15066
Force measurement: Device with springs and sensors
Springs: 9, for different body regions
Pressure measurement: Pressure-indicating films with scanner
Price: on request
Pilz PRMS Features
The table below lists what the manufacturer states.
Specification | Pilz PRMS |
Manufacturer | Pilz |
Purpose | Validation of human-robot collaboration |
Standard | ISO/TS 15066 |
Force measurement | Device with springs and sensors |
Springs | 9, for different body regions |
Pressure measurement | Pressure-indicating films with scanner |
Software | Licensed, with protocol and report tools |
Supply | Purchase or rental |
Service | Calibration and software updates included |
Measurement ranges are not stated on the page.
Design and Build Quality
The springs are freely accessible, so the setup can be adapted to the measuring situation. Everything fits in a carry case for use on site.
Software and Integration
Reports
Software validates and digitizes measurements and creates test reports.
Calibration
Regular calibration keeps measurements compliant with the standard.
Pilz PRMS Applications and Use Cases
Cobot Commissioning
Proving limits are met before start of production.
Revalidation
Repeating measurements after changes to tool, speed or layout.
Integrators and Safety Consultants
A portable kit for many sites.
Pilz PRMS Price and Value
Pilz does not publish a price for the PRMS; it can be bought or rented.
For the company behind the product, read the Pilz Company Profile: History, Figures, Products and Leadership.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Covers force and pressure
Springs for nine body regions
Report software included
Can be rented
Calibration service
Cons
Measurement ranges not stated
Needs trained users
Recurring calibration
No published price
Who Should Buy the Pilz PRMS?
It fits cobot integrators, safety engineers and plants that validate their own applications.
Pilz PRMS FAQ
How much does the Pilz PRMS cost?
Pilz does not publish a price for the PRMS; it can be bought or rented.
What is the Pilz PRMS?
A collision measurement set for validating human-robot collaboration.
Which standard does the PRMS follow?
ISO/TS 15066.
How does the PRMS measure force?
With a device using springs and sensors; nine springs represent body regions.
How does the PRMS measure pressure?
With pressure-indicating films evaluated by a scanner.
Can the PRMS be rented?
Yes, it can be bought or rented.
Does the PRMS include software?
Yes, for validating measurements and generating reports.
Why measure cobot collisions?
Because forces and pressures on contact must stay below the standard's limits.
Specifications are based on manufacturer information and may change.
