Kuka Robotics releases new powerfully simple cobot - the LBR iisy

Kuka Robotics has released a new collaborative robot (cobot), the LBR iisy – an effective solution both in industrial series production and in environments with dynamic, unstructured workplaces previously closed to automation.

Thanks to its industry-proven technology, it can be integrated into predefined production processes in no time at all. In equal measure, the new lightweight robot also excels ad hoc in open, unstructured work environments with unpredictable and volatile conditions from one job to the next.

The future-oriented technology of the LBR iisy is based on KUKA’s full expertise – in particular, on the LBR iiwa and the KR 3 AGILUS. The cobot supports all major industry-standard functions such as OPC UA, field bus protocols, digital and analog I/Os, safety and much more.

As a result, the LBR iisy can be integrated into any existing industrial environment. The LBR iisy is ready for immediate use and can be quickly and easily reprogrammed for new tasks. Another advantage: even in the event of unplanned interruptions, it remembers every motion or activity executed and can resume working without the need to be retaught.

The LBR iisy is not only easy to operate, but also highly versatile. Whether for loading or unloading machines, packaging, precise testing, reliable assembly, handling or difficult research tasks – its payload of 3kg and reach of 600mm are perfectly suited to the challenges of confined workspaces.

The LBR iisy is fully embedded into the Kuka Industrie 4.0 ecosystem. Software apps enabling the LBR iisy’s field of activity to be expanded will be globally available for download. The cloud solution KUKA Connect allows the cobot’s data to be accessed and analysed at any time.

Kuka Robotics www.kuka.com