TÜV Rheinland presents certifications for robot products at IFA 2026

During IFA 2026, held September 4-5 in Berlin, TÜV Rheinland presented certificates and verification statements to several robotics companies. The projects covered market access, cybersecurity, mechanical and functional safety and product performance for robots, consumer exoskeletons, home service robots and outdoor autonomous mobile robots.

Hüseyin Derman, Regional Sales Manager of Products Europe at TÜV Rheinland, attended the presentation ceremonies.

As robot products expand into global markets, product safety, cybersecurity, verified product performance and regional market access are becoming increasingly important to manufacturers' international expansion. The certificates and verification statements presented at IFA demonstrate TÜV Rheinland's range of testing and certification services for different robotics applications and target markets.

Robot exports face broader compliance requirements

Robots combine mechanical operation, wireless connectivity, software control, intelligent interaction and artificial intelligence. Their compliance requirements are expanding from electrical, mechanical and functional safety to include cybersecurity, product performance and the reliability of data used to support performance claims.

Because product functions, use cases and target markets vary widely, manufacturers need to coordinate regulatory reviews, testing, certification and launch planning early in research and development. This approach can improve the efficiency of global market access.

Outdoor autonomous mobile robots: Certification packages address European and North American markets

Robotic lawn mowers are outdoor autonomous mobile devices that combine mechanical operation, wireless connectivity, software control and intelligent interaction. Products intended for Europe and North America may need to meet requirements involving mechanical safety, radio equipment, cybersecurity and regional market access.

At IFA 2026, TÜV Rheinland presented market-access certificates for robotic lawn mowers from Shenzhen Muxin Intelligence Technology Limited, Roborock Technology, and Changzhou Lymow Technology Co., Ltd. TÜV Rheinland developed different certification packages based on each product's features, target markets and launch plans.

The Muxin Mini 500 Robotic Lawn Mower received an ETSI EN 303 645 certificate of conformity, a certificate of conformity under the EU Machinery Directive (CE-MD) and an IECEE CB Test Certificate. The package addresses mechanical safety, consumer IoT cybersecurity and the international acceptance of electrical product test results under the IECEE CB Scheme. In addition to supporting European market access, the package provides a basis for applications in other countries and regions.

The Lymow One Plus received certificates of conformity under the CE-MD and CE-RED, cTUVus certification for the United States and Canada and U.S. Federal Communications Commission certification. The package addresses European requirements for mechanical safety and radio equipment, as well as product safety and radio-frequency requirements in the United States and Canada. It provides a compliance foundation for market access and subsequent sales activities.

Consumer exoskeletons: Hypershell X Series receives performance verification statement

TÜV Rheinland presented a performance verification statement to Hypershell for its new end-to-end integrated Hypershell X Series consumer exoskeletons, including the Pro S, Max S and Ultra S models. The statement covers power-assist response time and human-machine coordination efficiency.

Under specified test conditions, the fastest power-assist response time recorded for the Hypershell X Series was 0.31 seconds, 64.5% shorter than that of the previous generation.

To assess human-machine coordination, TÜV Rheinland compared gait data collected with and without the exoskeleton and analyzed how closely the device's assistance matched the wearer's movement rhythm. The series achieved a gait synchronization rate of up to 97.5% across the conditions tested. TÜV Rheinland also conducted user experience assessments and collected feedback from wearers to further evaluate the timeliness of the assistance and the smoothness of movement coordination.

Technical support from R&D to market access

As robots expand from the home into industrial, outdoor and human-machine collaboration applications, product safety, cybersecurity and reliable performance are becoming important foundations of global competition.

TÜV Rheinland will continue to monitor developments in international regulations and standards. Drawing on its global testing and certification network and local service capabilities, the organization provides robotics companies with technical support for R&D, testing, certification and market access, helping innovative products enter global markets more efficiently.

About TÜV Rheinland

TÜV Rheinland is a leading provider of testing and inspection services worldwide. For over 150 years, the company has helped make the world a safer place. Today, more than 29,000 employees test, inspect and certify products, plants and processes, while also providing training for people in a wide range of professions. Operating from 500 locations in more than 50 countries, TÜV Rheinland helps safeguard key areas of business and everyday life. Headquartered in Cologne and generating annual revenue of close to €3 billion, the company plays a key role in quality assurance worldwide. TÜV Rheinland has been a member of the UN Global Compact since 2006, demonstrating its commitment to anti-corruption and sustainability. Website: www.tuv.com