A single OS for all robotics requirements
iiQKA.OS2 meets all automation requirements as an operating system. By combining decades of development experience from KUKA System Software (KSS) with state-of-the-art tech stacks and the latest web technologies, it offers completely new options – not only in terms of functionality, but also in terms of user experience and workflows. With iiQKA.OS2, you can control all KUKA robot kinematics – from Delta and Scara robots to 6-axis robots of all payloads. AI-capable, ready for ISO 10218:2025 and new machinery regulations – iiQKA.OS2 makes your production future-proof.
The heart of digital manufacturing: Operating system as virtual robot controller?
As a virtual robot controller (VRC), the iiQKA.OS2 operating system is the main element of digital manufacturing. It enables the simulation, offline programming and control of robots in a virtual environment before physical systems are used.
You can rely on virtual start-up for more efficient processes
- Reducing costs through early error detection.
- Minimizing risks through tests and simulations in a secure, virtual environment.
- Simulation of multiple robots and their peripherals with the advanced iiQWorks engineering suite.
- Making changes and adjustments quickly and easily without physical hardware.
- Adhering to schedules.
- Using resources efficiently.
- Putting systems more quickly into operation.
Expandable: An operating system that grows with your goals
Optional extensions to the basic functions:
Whether you are a small, medium-sized or OEM company – with iiQKA.OS2, we offer the right solution. Our portfolio includes a wide range of software and modular extensions that can be installed to adapt the robot system to your requirements.
Safe robot
- Extended, safe monitoring of the robot
- Assurance of system safety
- Switchable workspaces/protected spaces, safe tools
- Further monitoring features tailored to meet your requirements
Cooperating robots
- Shared workspaces
- Load sharing with up to 6 robots in the iiQKA.RoboTeam*
Cooperation between robot and conveyor belt
- Synchronization of robot motion with the motion of conveyor systems?/?components with the iiQKA.ConveyorTech technology package
Safe communication
- Dual-channel safety interfaces
- Safe field bus communication by means of Ethernet-based protocols (PROFIsafe* via iiQKA.Profinet M/S, CIP Safety** via iiQKA.EthernetIP, FSoE* via EtherCAT master/master gateway)
User login
Default login with password or additional options with iiQKA.UserKey option:
- USB stick as a copy-protected key medium
- Login via external systems such as Euchner keys
Expansion of the basic functionality
- Integrated deterministic soft PLC
- Access to IO system and the host system using iiQKA.PLC RunTime
Technology modules
- KUKA integrators and end customers can extend the iiQKA.OS2 system with additional customized command instructions, status keys and user-defined displays using the KUKA technology modules.
- iiQKA.OptionPackageEditor allows these modules to be integrated quickly and easily into the KUKA system.
- Other possible modules are pre-configurations of KUKA technologies, e.g. iiQKA.GripperControl configuration, iiQKA.RobotSensorInterface context or simply partial configurations of a fieldbus configuration for reuse.
Engineering functions:
From creating custom software packages and visualizing and simulating your manufacturing process to evaluating complete robot cells, discover the possibilities with iiQKA.OS2 as your operating system.
- Statement-based: KRL programming code that you can easily understand.
- Preliminary check and analysis of load data: Use KUKA.Load to check whether a robot can be operated with specific load data and use the tool for a detailed load analysis of the axes and the flange.
- Simulation and engineering: Simulate your system with iiQWorks.Sim Basic.
- Virtual robot controller: Benefit from the many advantages of VRC with iiQWorks.Sim Advanced.
- Customized technology packages Create your own software packages tailored to your needs with iiQWorks.OptionPackageEditor.
