Robotics in the healthcare sector

Robotics in the healthcare sector need to be extremely precise, delicate and reliable. Medical robots must meet all standards for medical devices.

KUKA robots – further benefits for the medical technology sector

Not only in industry, but also in the world of medicine, the robotic sector is creating groundbreaking innovations and revolutionizing established procedures. Medical robots have already become an integral part of doctors’ and patients’ everyday lives in hospitals and clinics as indispensable assistants for healthcare interventions, care and diagnostics

Medical technology companies select KUKA’s reliable, market-leading robotic technologies without having to develop their own medical robots. KUKA robots are part of a complete solution using our corresponding interfaces.

World leader in healthcare robotics: “Made-in-Germany” quality for advanced robotic treatment and precision

Longstanding excellence
- 25 years of expertise in the field of medical robotics
- 50 years of experience in all areas of industrial automation
- KUKA healthcare robots help surgeons, physicians and patients in hospitals and medical practices worldwide
Guaranteed safety
- LBR Med is designed and manufactured in accordance with ISO 13485
- LBR Med is certified under the CB-IECEE scheme
- High movement precision and submillimeter repeatability
- Quality assurance throughout the product life cycle
Comprehensive service
- Development of specialized software solutions and interfaces
- Integration of robotics into medical devices?
- Engineering services
- Approval support
- After-sales service
Field-tested use of robots in the medical field
- Surgical procedures, including laproscopic surgery and orthopedic surgery
- Diagnosis support
- Patient positioning
- Radiation therapy
- Imaging
- Rehabilitation therapy
- Wellness applications

KUKA Robotics

Robots in medicine: Examples

KUKA Medical Robotics Team

What medical applications are robots used for?

Robot-assisted surgical operations

The use of surgical robotics in the medical technology field enables precise manual guidance, real-time control (even from an external source), absolute precision and optimized stiffness.

Robots in radiotherapy applications

By integrating KUKA robots, you can take your radiotherapy procedures to a high level of precision. Their stiffness and high payload make them ideal for radiation or patient positioning.

Robot-based diagnostics

KUKA Robots can be integrated into diagnostic systems. They excel at providing healthcare professionals with high-precision, safe preoperative planning procedures and partially automated examinations.

Using robots for aesthetics & wellness

Robotic systems enable surgical procedures such as hair transplants to be performed with high precision. They can also perform back massages. This allows healthcare workers to focus on patient care.

Using robots for rehabilitation

Rehabilitation robots are used for therapy and mobilization. They support patients through precise movement control and customized therapy and relieve the burden on specialist personnel in hospitals.

The future of robotics in the healthcare industry

AI-enabled medical systems are paving the way for new technologies in healthcare and nursing to improve patient care.

KUKA Medical Robotics team: Service and expertise

Our dedicated team of highly qualified robotics experts from the fields of business development, customer support and quality management are continuously working with our customers on medical robotics technologies to improve the work of surgeons in the hospital. With our hands-on approach, we are there for you around the world and around the clock, finding solutions to meet your requirements and supporting you in all aspects of healthcare robotics.

Get to know us 3D operating room: Discover virtual robots in medical applications

Versatile robotics for medical applications

KUKA is not only one of the largest global automation companies, but also a leading supplier of robots for medical systems. Depending on the application scenario in question, either a sensitive lightweight robot with integrated sensors or a robot designed for high payloads is chosen.

LBR Med: Sensitive lightweight robots

World’s first robot certified under the CB-IECEE scheme. Ideal for complex assistance systems and human-robot interaction due to its sensitivity and flexibility.

KR QUANTEC HC: The medical robot for heavy loads

The robot with a 300 kg load capacity and long reach enables sub-millimeter precise alignment of patients and exact tumor irradiation – the ideal choice for medical product manufacturers.

23. - 26. July / Florida , United States of America The Society of Robotic Surgery (SRS) is an international professional organization dedicated to advancing robotic, minimally invasive, and image?guided surgery through education, research, and clinical collaboration. Its annual congress brings together leading surgeons, researchers, and industry partners to share best practices and the latest developments in robotic surgery. Society of Robotic Surgery (SRS)

27. September - 01. October / Pittsburgh , United States of America IROS is one of the leading conferences in the field of robotics for the international robotics research community to explore the frontiers of science and technology in intelligent robots and intelligent machines. IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS)

11. - 12. November / Montreal, Quebec , Canada Visit KUKA at ADM 2026 in booth #911. The Advanced Design and Manufacturing Expo will take place November 11-12 at the Palais des Congress de Montreal in Montreal, Quebec. Advanced Design & Manufacturing Montréal brings together six advanced manufacturing areas — Design & Manufacturing, Automation Technology Expo, PACK EX, EXPOPLAST, Powder & Bulk Solids, and FabBatt. This all-in-one, industry-wide event lets you explore the latest trends and technologies shaping the future in advanced design and manufacturing across automation, robotics, energy efficiency, packaging, plastics, processing and more to accelerate your business goals and grow your career. Advanced Design and Manufacturing Expo (ADM)

18. - 20. November / Guadalajara , Mexico Visit KUKA in booth B20 at the Smart Technology Expo, a leading technology and industrial innovation event held at Expo Guadalajara November 18-20. The expo brings together professional buyers, industry leaders, and solution providers seeking the most advanced technologies that are transforming manufacturing and Industry 4.0 in Mexico. The event showcases cutting?edge innovations such as autonomous robotics, generative AI, smart manufacturing systems, intelligent logistics, energy solutions, additive manufacturing, and digital transformation technologies. It serves as a strategic platform where innovation, technology, and sustainability converge to create new business opportunities and strengthen Mexico’s role in the global industrial ecosystem. Smart Technology Expo 2026

KUKA Innovation Award

Shaping the future of patient care today

Not only do we supply robots for integration into medical technology, we are also actively involved in promoting technological progress in healthcare robotics applications. We support innovative projects through partnerships with universities, institutes and institutions. The prestigious KUKA Innovation Award accelerates the pace of innovation in robot-based applications and improves the transfer of technology from research to practice. In 2019, 2020 and 2022, the focus was placed on healthcare applications. The “Medical Robotics Challenge 2.0” is the slogan for 2025.

KUKA Innovation Award winners and finalists:

ROPCA automates the process of ultrasound imaging and image assessment

The ultrasound platform and artificial intelligence offer a solution to the increasing number of RA patients, hospital costs and the shortage of specialists.

The cortEXplore team is developing neuronavigation technologies for brain surgery

The robots follow the surgical plan and implant microelectrodes into the brain.

The SAHARRA team is developing a clinical device for hair removal using laser beams

The robot system provides highly concentrated light into the hair follicles and thus inhibits future hair growth.

The Ligō team is developing a 3D bioprinting platform for functional healing of skin tissue

The robot arm prints tiny droplets containing the patient’s skin cells and optimized biomaterials directly into the wound in the operating room.

The HIFUSK team is aiming to meet requirements for the robotic treatment of pathological tissue

This combines a surgical robot and focused ultrasound to enable precise and non-invasive surgical treatment.

The RAOCT team is presenting new technology for optical coherence tomography (OCT)

This involves the robotic alignment of tomographs for examining eye conditions such as glaucoma or diabetic retinopathy.

The CoNeeBot team is demonstrating a solution for minimally invasive procedures such as biopsies

A surgical system helps the surgeon to position the needle with great precision.

Robotics in the healthcare sector

KUKA robots – further benefits for the medical technology sector

World leader in healthcare robotics: “Made-in-Germany” quality for advanced robotic treatment and precision

Longstanding excellence

Guaranteed safety

Comprehensive service

Field-tested use of robots in the medical field