# FANUC announces functional safety software PLC for robotics

FANUC announced the launch of its functional safety software Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) with the R-50iA robot controller, built on the CODESYS platform. The product is expected to be released in 2027.

- Type: Product launch
- Announced: 2026-11-09
- Status: announced
- Products: functional safety software PLC, R-50iA robot controller
- Sectors: [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md)

## Companies

- [Fanuc](https://endata.com/companies/11003.md)

## Sources

- [abiresearch.com](https://www.abiresearch.com/market-research/insight/7788699-fanuc-cuts-out-traditional-automation-supp), 2026-11-09: "FANUC announced the launch of its functional safety software Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) with the R-50iA robot controller, building on its previous software-defined controller."

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