A prime example of high usability – provided by a flexible and potent software architecture
With the new KUKA operating system, iiQKA.OS, KUKA ensures that both experts and non-experts will boost their automation goals. iiQKA.OS is reliable and easy to work with - delivering a fast start into robotics for beginners and a distinct improvement of the automation process for the experienced. To achieve this kind of power, flexibility and usability, the new OS is built on a modern and modular software architecture that increases the overall efficiency and speed of development, so that new functionalities or components can be installed as fast as possible and customers can respond to market demands quickly. This new architecture also enables the rapid delivery of updates and upgrades, so that more and more functionality will be added to our new robot OS over time – regularly scaling customer possibilities by offering a variety of smart solutions to its users.
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smart_3D visualization
The 3D scene in the UI is a critical part of providing an intuitive user interface.*
- 3D view of the robot, programmed parameters and the environment for an easy overview
- 3D animation of robot mirrors movements in the real world
- robot, positions and programmed coordinates visible
- GoTo function allows fast interaction with selected positions
- touch gestures usable (e.g. pinch and zoom, slide, rotate)
- safety monitoring spaces per touch-up and visualization
- selected program can be started and monitored from the visualization screen
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smart_extension
- easy installation of toolboxes for specific applications
- toolboxes bring with them all the elements an extension or component needs to work
- open interfaces inside the platform ensure stable, consistent and easy system extension
- the iiQKA Ecosystem provides an automation community for delivering solutions quickly, speeding customer success and maximizing scalability
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smart_help
Integrated and intuitive help is a key part of quickly overcoming roadbumps.
- self-help and support are integrated across the customer journey
- informational tooltips embedded in the smartPAD pro user interface
- pre-configuration of many components and extensions for quick start
- connected to KUKA Xpert
- step-by-step support media available on my.kuka and smartPAD pro user interface
- community forum for fast access to crowd-sourced knowledge from KUKA and other users
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smart_programming
Thanks to KUKA’s intuitive robot operating system and the new iiQKA smart_programming method, even inexperienced users can create simple to moderately complex applications in a short time without specialized programming skills.*
- creation of robot programs possible without experience
- simple applications ready within minutes
- works with a program tree and commands, which also allows advanced programming
- hand guiding, GoTo function and teaching of points for fast programming of robot motions
- possibility to change parameters and modify the program during execution
- multiple languages are possible to program the robot
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smart_safety
- safety configuration easy for beginners
- config and diagnosis directly on smartPAD pro
- printable safety config for customer documentation
- easy modelling of robot with spheres
- cubic & prism safe workspaces
- extendable with SICK laser scanner “microScan3 Pro” over FSoE
- human robot collaboration (HRC) validation wizard
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smart_start up
The well-thought out user experience and intuitive user interface of the new iiQKA Operating System and iiQKA Ecosystem speeds setup and enables user-friendly installation and configuration.*
- unboxed, set up and booted within minutes
- quick guides and wizards for first-time users
- many components pre-configured
- robot software pre-configured for safety
- time-saving interface for modifications
- no engineering tool necessary
- easy safety verification measures
Designed for users by users
The core value of iiQKA.OS is its user-friendliness built on a powerful architecture – manifesting in easy comprehensibility, reliable performance and intuitive operation across the complete customer journey. For this very reason, KUKA reviews the total system in every state of development in close cooperation with users. To constantly learn from their experiences, KUKA has implemented a refined and well-structured feedback system. With this valuable know-how, KUKA is able to adapt its robot software, hardware and services even better to the needs of its users, ensuring that iiQKA.OS together with the
iiQKA Robotic Republic provide the best possible robotics user experience. When combined with fast and regular updates to functionality, customers can always be assured of having access to the latest features and improvements.
Easy access to the world of automation for experts and non-experts alike
Drawing on its almost 50 years of deep robotics and automation know-how, KUKA once more proves its mastery in the design of flexible and future-oriented automation solutions with the
iiQKA Robotic Republic automation community. Based on the open interfaces in iiQKA.OS, it will give everyone, experts and non-experts alike, access to the world of automation. To provide the most comprehensive experience possible at all times, KUKA will continuously update its robot operating system in short release cycles, especially in during the scaling phase at the beginning. Users will benefit in stages from increasing functionality and services that allow simple operation, intuitive handling and safe operation of automated hardware, such as KUKA robots.
