Robot pioneer with German engineering spirit

KUKA is more than a robot manufacturer. We invented the industrial robot and have over 50 years of robotics expertise. Our headquarters is in Germany, but our spirit is at home around the world. All of this makes KUKA unique – or, as we call it: the #HomeofRobotik.

What does #HomeofRobotik mean for us?

Some 50 years ago, KUKA developed the first industrial robot with a strong German engineering spirit. This makes us the birthplace of industrial robotics – the #HomeofRobotik.

But for us, #HomeofRobotik means even more: It stands for top product quality, excellent design, innovative engineering skills and reliable service – all shaped by a German engineering spirit that is lived out daily at KUKA companies around the world.

Decades of experience
- Founded in 1898 in Augsburg in southern Germany
- 125 years of company history
- 50 years of robotics expertise
- 1973, Robotics milestone: Development of the first ever electrically driven industrial robot
More about KUKA’s history.
Top product quality and excellent design
- Top German engineering standards at all KUKA production sites: Germany, Hungary, China
- Excellent product design that garnered the German Design and German Innovation Awards
Learn more about the awards.
Innovative engineering deep in our DNA
- In-house research area for pioneering ideas in robotics
- Close collaboration with technology partners, institutions, universities and start-ups?
- Professional innovation management?
More about KUKA’s research focus.
German engineering spirit: from Augsburg to the world
- Offices in approximately 50 countries on every continent
- International development department with locations in Germany, Hungary, China and the United States
- Global 24/7 service on-site at customer plants
Overview of all KUKA locations.

Your vision? Our reality! Achieving great things together

We are more than a robot manufacturer. Our company is an innovation partner, a shaper of the future and implementer of your vision. Together with customers and partners, we are actively setting a course for even more automation to turn your production challenges into advantages.

Would you like to automate your processes?

Send us your inquiry. Our experts would be happy to advise you.

The world’s first electrically driven industrial robot is “Made in Augsburg”

In 1973, KUKA became a robotics pioneer by introducing the world's first electrically driven industrial robot – the KR FAMULUS – which was also KUKA's first robot. What is standard today was a great innovation back then. Prior to that, KUKA built welding production lines for the automotive industry using hydraulically operated robots from a U.S. manufacturer. However, because the hydraulically operated robots lost a lot of oil, another solution had to be found. The result was the birth of the electrically driven KR FAMULUS.

The proud development team of the KR FAMULUS at the KUKA plant in Augsburg some 50 years ago.

The German engineering spirit inspired bold and innovative robotics ideas from the system designers more than 50 years ago. Day and night, the team worked with great passion to design the world’s first electrically driven industrial robot.

Richard Schwarz, part of the KUKA development team for the first electrically driven industrial robot

Everything from a single source – with a strong portfolio that sets standards

To this day, German engineering spirit and a passion for robotics drive us to develop new industrial robots for the requirements of a wide range of industries and production systems around the world. As one of the world’s technological leaders, we offer a wide range of robotics solutions and services:

Versatile industrial robots in all payloads for a wide range of applications
Autonomous mobile robotics
Cobots that can be used flexibly & operated intuitively?
Turnkey manufacturing cells
Fully automated production systems
Intelligent digital networking and software solutions

Discover our strong portfolio of robots and intelligent automation solutions

As a pioneer in the robotics market, our company offers a broad portfolio

Top product quality and excellent design with German engineering spirit

Our passion for robots goes hand in hand with the highest product quality standards. Our products and solutions are the result of decades of experience and expertise in industrial robotics and automation. We focus on

top quality and precision
innovative, first-class automation solutions
consistently efficient robots with a modern industrial design

More about the Red Dot Design Award

Thanks to full commitment, KUKA garnered numerous Product Design Awards in 2022. That is German engineering spirit.

Quality awareness for sustainability

At KUKA, top product quality goes hand in hand with a clear commitment to a more sustainable future:

The highest quality standards ensure the durability of our products
The latest robot generations consume significantly less energy than older generations
Compact robot controllers of the KR C5 generation conserve energy resources
Energy-efficient and resource-efficient work thanks to intelligent and innovative solutions such as digital twins and virtual start-up
Refurbishment services extend the production life cycle of our robots
Gleaning of high-quality spare parts and raw materials by means of reprocessing procedures at the end of a long life cycle
Almost fully recyclable robots

Extend the service life of your robot automation system through sustainable upgrade and refurbishment services.

Always there for you with 360° support worldwide

Our strong customer service portfolio is a commitment that our company takes seriously.

We offer customers 24/7 tailor-made services throughout the entire life cycle of robot automation – from initial idea to upgrade.

Planning of suitable automation solutions
Smooth start-up?
Efficient operation of the systems
Overhauling and modernization of robots and systems
Maintenance and repair services
24/7 technical hotline and consultancy services?
Employee training at our colleges – digitally or on-site

Get an overview of the versatile range of services offered by KUKA Customer Services.

Thanks to our global Customer Services network, we offer our customers the best-in-class customer service among robot manufacturers – and that, 24/7 around the world.

Numerous e-services in my.KUKA

Leverage the 24/7 services of the my.KUKA digital customer portal

Easily order robots, spare parts and software solutions
Request support quickly
Easily view technical data in the KUKA Xpert cloud-based platform?
Transparently manage licenses
Access a clear overview of information for your robot applications
Easily query product data and availability
Find the right robot with the Robot Selector

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E-Services available easily, quickly and anywhere on my.KUKA

Robot pioneer with German engineering spirit

What does #HomeofRobotik mean for us?

Some 50 years ago, KUKA developed the first industrial robot with a strong German engineering spirit. This makes us the birthplace of industrial robotics – the #HomeofRobotik.

Decades of experience

Top product quality and excellent design

Innovative engineering deep in our DNA

German engineering spirit: from Augsburg to the world

Your vision? Our reality! Achieving great things together

Would you like to automate your processes?

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The world’s first electrically driven industrial robot is “Made in Augsburg”

Everything from a single source – with a strong portfolio that sets standards

Top product quality and excellent design with German engineering spirit

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Always there for you with 360° support worldwide

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Robot pioneer with German engineering spirit

What does #HomeofRobotik mean for us?

Some 50 years ago, KUKA developed the first industrial robot with a strong German engineering spirit. This makes us the birthplace of industrial robotics – the #HomeofRobotik.

Decades of experience

Top product quality and excellent design

Innovative engineering deep in our DNA

German engineering spirit: from Augsburg to the world

Robot production with a passion

Your vision? Our reality! Achieving great things together

Would you like to automate your processes?

Online Medical Retailer Supports Rapid Growth with Mobile Robots

Robots Unload Truck Trailers, Streamline Warehousing at 3PL Company

Automation in ceramic production: KUKA robots preserve “Made in Italy” quality

Automated internal material handling with AMRs

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The world’s first electrically driven industrial robot is “Made in Augsburg”

Some 50 years ago, KUKA developed the first electrically driven industrial robot and thus became the #HomeofRobotik– the birthplace of industrial robotics.

Everything from a single source – with a strong portfolio that sets standards

Top product quality and excellent design with German engineering spirit

Quality awareness for sustainability

Always there for you with 360° support worldwide

Numerous e-services in my.KUKA

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