Kuka LBR iisy Cobot for Increased Versatility
Appears in Print as: 'Cobot Provides Increased Versatility'
It is said the cobot quickly and easily integrates into any manufacturing application, providing increased versatility and immediate operation by anyone — from an automation expert to a cobotics newcomer.
Edited by Angela Osborne
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The Kuka LBR iisy cobot. Photo Credit: Kuka
Kuka’s LBR iisy cobot is ready-to-use automation. It is said the LBR iisy quickly and easily integrates into any manufacturing application— from predefined production processes to open, unstructured work environments with unpredictable conditions from one job to the next.
With six axes, a 3-kg payload, 600-mm maximum reach and 18.8-kg overall weight, the cobit is well suited for overcoming the challenges posed by confined workspaces. The company also offers the LBR iisy in 11-kg and 15-kg payload versions.
Whether loading/unloading machines, assembling components or packaging, it is said the cobot provides increased versatility and can be immediately operated by anyone from an automation expert to a cobotics newcomer. Featuring various operator levels, the user-friendly system adapts to the corresponding level of user knowledge.
The cobot’s integrated cables and power supply are designed to ensure quick and easy tool changes. It also offers a compact footprint with the small KR C5 micro controller which means it will fit into almost any space and the safety features enable fenceless operation.
The LBR iisy is fully embedded into the Kuka Industry 4.0 ecosystem. In addition to the availability of downloadable software apps, the company’s Kuka Connect cloud solution enables users to access and analyze the cobot’s data at any time. The cobot is also equipped with high-grade joint torque sensors integrated in all its axes, responding to the slightest of external forces and providing certified collision protection.
The company says the cobot is ready to use right out of the box, enabling its use in more applications than ever before, including some so simple that users might think they can’t be automated. Operating the iiQKA.OS system and supported by the iiQKA ecosystem, the cobot is ready for use in a matter of minutes (depending on preconfigured options) from unpacking to productive work. As such, the cobot eliminates long training times or having to learn complex programming techniques.
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