Industrial robots with 25 and 35 kilogram payloads

KUKA has expanded its portfolio of industrial robots in the KR CYBERTECH series with two models featuring payload capacities of 25 kg and 35 kg. The new variants bridge the gap to the medium payload class and are designed for industrial applications such as handling, pick-and-place, machine tending, and testing processes. The robots represent a new generation that delivers higher performance while maintaining the same installation footprint.

Higher performance with the same footprint
The new models follow a trend in industrial robotics toward increased performance without enlarging the physical footprint. With the same installation space, improvements have been achieved in areas such as repeatability. In addition, the robots are designed to support future artificial intelligence applications and comply with the requirements of the ISO 10218:2025 industrial robot safety standard.

Flexible mounting for multiple applications
A key feature of the KR CYBERTECH series remains its flexible installation capability. The robots can be mounted on the floor, on the wall, or at various angles. This flexibility simplifies integration into existing production systems and supports a wide range of industrial applications.

Typical use cases include material handling, machine unloading, pick-and-place operations, and automated testing tasks in manufacturing environments.

New central wrist for improved rigidity
Both new robot models feature a newly developed central wrist design. The optimized wrist construction increases rigidity, which is beneficial for high-speed pick-and-place operations and applications involving additional process forces.

Improved path accuracy also enables use in demanding industrial applications such as photovoltaic manufacturing. The wrist is rated to protection class IP67, ensuring resistance to dust and water spray.

New control platform and operating concept
The robots are compatible with the KR C5 slim controller designed for the iiQKA.OS2 operating system. The compact controller is optimized for applications where space is limited and can be expanded with additional drive units using available slots in the control cabinet.

Combined with the iiQKA.OS2 operating system and the KUKA smartPLUG teach pendant, the system forms an integrated platform for robot programming and operation. This architecture is designed to support flexible integration into automated production environments while enabling readiness for future AI-based applications.

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