KUKA lightweight robot (LBR iiwa), industrial and medical robot, KUKA AG, Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany

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KUKA KR QUANTEC assembly with LBR iiwa

Published on May 31, 2015

Watch two LBR iiwa in an actual assembly scenario working on the hand of the KR QUANTEC robot.

- thanks to its seven axis the LBR iiwa is able to reach even the most difficult points in confined spaces.
- assembly with high precision and repeatability
- active compliance controller

 

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KUKA mobile robotics iiwa

Published on Jun 15, 2015

The LBR iiwa goes mobile and navigates autonomously and safely.

+ fine postitioning of the platform
+ sensitive calibration and inspection without external sensors
+ pickup of toolboxes
+ reading of barcode
+ utmost precision thanks to omnidirectional wheel technology
+ autonomous navigation thanks to KUKA Navigation Solution Software
+ Safe collaboration between humans and robots through use of laser scanner
+ positioning of the toolboxes on the deposit fixture

 

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KUKA LBR iiwa in Paulaner beer pouring contest

Published on Sep 29, 2015

KUKA's sensitive light weight robot LBR iiwa challenges German radio host Bernhard Fleischmann in pouring a Paulaner Hefeweizen beer - see who holds the upper hand.

Paulaner and KUKA Robot Beer Contest - Behind-the-Scenes

Published on Sep 5, 2017

We're getting close to Oktoberfest! Go behind the scenes for the fun of making the original movie.

KUKA's sensitive light weight robot LBR iiwa challenges German radio host Bernhard Fleischmann "Fleischi" in pouring a Paulaner Hefeweizen beer

 

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Robotic bar tending in Shanghai at CIIF 2015

Published on Nov 17, 2015

We had a bar inside the KUKA booth at the China International Industry Fair 2015, but this wasn’t just any bar. In addition to nice hand-made coffee and some finger foods, our bar had KUKA’s LBR iiwa serving up some tasty German beer for our booth attendees. Not only did this show off LBR iiwa’s very serious ability to work safely next to humans and accomplish interesting tasks, it led to some fun reactions from attendees and beer drinkers alike. Find out what they was on their minds in this candid video from the show floor.

 

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Autonomous transportation with mobile robot KMR iiwa

Published on Nov 26, 2015

KUKA offers mobile systems for internal logistics
+ Utmost precision thanks to omnidirectional wheel technology
+ Autonomous navigation thanks to KUKA. Navigation Solution software
+ Safe collaboration between humans and robots through use of laser scanner
+ Automated material flow through networking of production and supplier

 

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Evotion designer Arm & Kuka IIWA

Published on Dec 29, 2015

 

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KUKA LBR iiwa Robot Optimizes Electronic Circuit Production

Published on Mar 8, 2016

At the ASM in-house Technology Show 2015 held at the SMT Center of Competence in the company’s Munich headquarters to coincide with Productronica in Munich, ASM Assembly Systems – a leading global manufacturer of production solutions for the electronics industry – demonstrated two variants of the KUKA LBR iiwa (intelligent industrial work assistant).

The robot was featured as a stationary variant supplying material for production and, mounted on a mobile platform, as the KMR iiwa during ongoing operations in a SIPLACE SMT line. The aim of the application was not so much to present a finished solution as to demonstrate options for the Smart Factory to visitors from the ASM partner network.

LBR iiwa enables new automation solutions without safety fencing
As part of the showcase applications, the LBR iiwa takes component reels from the SIPLACE Tower and places them on the component trolley in the desired order. In doing so, the sensitive lightweight robot interacts with the human operator without the need for a protected space. “The showcase consisting of the two applications was a highlight at our in-house Technology Show in November 2015,” explains Bernhard Fritz, Head of the SMT Center of Competence at ASM Assembly Systems. The primary objective for the use of robots is to boost productivity while maintaining high quality.

“This robot-based automation will allow our customers’ employees to avoid errors and simplify tasks in the pre-setup area and placement line in the future,” says Fritz. Thanks to its integrated sensor systems, the LBR iiwa is designed for direct collaboration with its human “colleagues”, can safely handle sensitive products and does not require a protected space. SMT users would be able to pass workpieces to the robot directly if required, making the production process even more flexible and space-saving.

 

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KUKA at Mecspe 2016 - Robotics for Innovation

Published on Mar 16, 2016

This week our Italian KUKA colleagues are in Parma, Italy, at Mecspe 2016, showing off our latest robotic innovations for the manufacturing industry.

Mecspe is a premiere Italian trade fair for materials, machines and processing technologies. Before the show officially opens, the friendly Italian team has pulled an all-nighter putting together a fun video highlighting our booth, our partnership with Siemens, and mapping out all the other booths of our partners showcasing more KUKA orange robots at the show.

Hope you can stop by and say hi: March 17-19 Parma Fairground

Mecspe website: mecspe.com

 

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Humans and robots collaborate to build vehicle armrests at Yanfeng

Published on Dec 12, 2018

The KUKA LBR iiwa robot, which is capable of human-robot collaboration (HRC), is used in production operations at automotive supplier Yanfeng Automotive Interiors in Lüneburg (Germany). The sensitive robot fastens screws to assemble armrests for the doors of the Opel Insignia, sharing the workspace with the human operators.