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KUKA stated that its blend of KUKA System Software, technological frameworks, and contemporary web technologies unlocks new potential. | Source: KUKA
Recently, KUKA introduced the iiQKA.OS2 operating system, highlighting its scalability and customization features, along with a comprehensive virtual robot controller. The organization emphasized that the system is primed for artificial intelligence applications and conforms to the forthcoming ISO 10218:2025 standard for industrial robot safety.
Additionally, iiQKA.OS2 is designed to be “cyber-resilient,” positioning digital manufacturing for the future. KUKA noted that its robot controller, paired with the operating system, enhances usability and accessibility through a web-based interface and compatibility with various teaching devices, including the KUKA smartPAD.
KUKA indicated that iiQKA.OS2 merges the established foundation of its KUKA System Software (KSS) with a sleek user interface and modular safety features, tailored to meet diverse automation demands. The company claimed that its extensive development history, combined with a modern technological infrastructure and advanced web capabilities, presents new functionalities and enhancements in user experience and operational workflows.
KUKA Engineering Suite Facilitates Customization
KUKA asserts that iiQKA.OS2 not only boosts production automation efficiency but also streamlines the process itself. The introduction of iiQKA.UI, a web-based interface alongside customizable application modules, allows businesses of varied sizes—from small and midsize enterprises to original equipment manufacturers—to seamlessly integrate both their virtual and physical robot controllers.
This comprehensive platform also provides precise load data analysis and supports the creation of tailored software solutions, in addition to offering extensive simulation capabilities. Users can adapt and modify systems promptly and easily without the need for physical hardware, according to KUKA.
When used in concert with the advanced iiQWorks engineering suite, iiQKA.OS2 facilitates the simulation of multiple robots and their associated peripherals. Consequently, KUKA states that users are better equipped to adhere to project timelines, optimize resource utilization, and accelerate the operational deployment of systems.
Comprehensive Robot Kinematics with iiQWorks
The iiQKA.OS2 operating system is versatile enough to accommodate all KUKA robotic kinematics via the KR C5 and KR C5 micro controllers. This support spans Delta and SCARA robots, as well as six-axis variants across all payload categories. KUKA plans to extend this compatibility to larger robots by 2025.
The system’s “use your own device” capability eliminates the necessity for a teach pendant. The KUKA smartPLUG can connect to standard tablets via a USB interface, allowing intuitive and rapid programming and operation of robots through the iiQKA.UI.
Building on various engineering functions, KUKA’s iiQKA.OS2 can proactively identify errors early through simulation, offline programming, and robust testing capabilities in a virtual setting, effectively minimizing risks and associated costs.
Moreover, an optional expansion board from NVIDIA is available for integration with the KR C5 and KR C5 micro, enabling the incorporation of AI into vision applications. KUKA assures that the system meets the new ISO 10218:2025 and IEC 62443 certifications, preparing it for future industry challenges.
Headquartered in Augsburg, Germany, KUKA is a leading automation group with annual revenues exceeding EUR 4 billion (approximately $4.5 billion U.S.) and a workforce of around 15,000 employees. The company specializes in industrial robots, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), controllers, software, and cloud-based digital services, delivering fully connected production solutions across a variety of sectors.
KUKA also received recognition with a 2025 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Award for its contributions to larvae breeding at Danish insect farms. For further details on the RBR50, visit the RBR50 Gala and Showcase occurring next week in Boston at the Robotics Summit & Expo.
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