Overview
IEC 63310:2025 - Functional performance criteria for AAL robots used in connected home environment defines functional performance criteria and guidance for robots intended for Active Assisted Living (AAL) in the Connected Home Environment (CHE). The standard focuses on non-medical AAL robots that provide services such as information and data management, monitoring, communication support, activity support, mobility support and other assistive functions.
Important exclusions: IEC 63310 does not cover safety requirements and is not applicable to robots used for medical purposes. It complements other regulatory and standards requirements that may apply to AAL devices.
Key topics and technical requirements
The standard sets out functional performance areas and test-related guidance (see clauses and annexes). Key topics include:
- General requirements: power consumption, airborne acoustical noise, usability, accessibility and reliability expectations for AAL robots.
- Information & data management: personalized data handling, storage and data security and privacy considerations tailored to AAL users.
- Monitoring services: multi‑sensory monitoring capability (vision, auditory, touch, smell), reminders, emergency alarms, interconnection and collaborative actions.
- Communication support: audio and video communication performance and quality for remote interaction and telecare.
- Activity support: diversity of supported daily activities, human–robot interaction and connected home management integration.
- Mobility support: criteria for wearable, wheeled and other mobility assistance robots in the home.
- Testing and conformity: environmental test conditions, sample selection, battery preparation, robot operation, test methods and the required test report content.
- User guidance: instructions for use and required training documentation for AAL users and caregivers.
Practical applications and who uses this standard
IEC 63310 is designed to help practitioners ensure functional suitability of AAL robots for older adults and care recipients in smart homes. Typical users include:
- Robot manufacturers and product designers (requirements-driven design)
- System integrators and IoT/home-automation developers (CHE interoperability)
- Test laboratories and conformity assessment bodies (functional testing and reporting)
- Healthcare purchasers, assisted‑living facility operators and caregivers (procurement specifications)
- Policy makers and standards developers (benchmarking non-medical AAL robotics)
Benefits: improved product quality, clearer test criteria for certification, increased market acceptance, and better support for independent living in connected homes.
Related standards and references
- IEC 60050-871 (Active Assisted Living terminology) is normatively referenced.
- Annex B of IEC 63310 lists relevant existing ISO/IEC standards; implementers should consult that annex and local regulatory requirements for safety, medical device classification, cybersecurity and privacy compliance.