iiQKA.OS2

Control all your KUKA robots with a single, flexible, customizable, and scalable operating system. iiQKA.OS2, as a virtual robot controller (VRC), offers comprehensive engineering and innovative features that enable efficient virtual startup and optimized processes. Developed for maximum performance, it is both standard-compliant and cyber-resilient.

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.

Easier to use
- Virtual start-up: Preparation in advance before the robot arrives
- Web-based user interface with statement-based programming
- Advanced KRL with many programming options
- Modern engineering with iiQWorks
- Intuitive setup and operator control
- Easy operator control with clear functions
Safe & strategic
- LINUX-based system
- Ready for ISO 10218:2025
- Cyber-resilient and IEC 62443 certified?
- Compliant with the machinery regulations (MACH REG)?
- Functional safety based on the KUKA ARGUS safety solution
Holistic solution
- ONE operating system for KUKA's entire portfolio
- Standardized toolset for all KUKA products
- All primary application cases and functions for robot applications are covered
- Accompanied by a KUKA ecosystem that offers further solutions

Planned expandability
- Customer-specific customizing and planned expandability
- Definition & rollout of customer standards
- Consolidated workflow for extensions
- User-optimized toolkit
- Prepared for the development of a KUKA ecosystem
Competitive
- Virtual start-up
- Cost and time savings
- State-of-the-art engineering
- Current technology standard
- Availability of KUKA ecosystem partners
- Support for common fieldbus systems
- Expandable system
- Supportive and user-friendly

iiQWorks: All-in-one engineering suite

The hub of your automation projects

For every need – from simple to advanced

State-of-the-art fieldbus communication

Configuration and I/O mapping for:

PROFINET^?
EtherCAT
DeviceNet
CC-Link
MODBUS

EtherNet/IP^TM
ProfiBus
Varan
CC-Link IE field
Interbus

User-friendly programming interface

User interface with familiar elements for quick familiarization
Icon-based representation of the system status
Statements simplify KRL code
Visual illustrations, user guidance and integrated help
Customized user interface possible

Safe operating options

Graphical safety configuration in the 3D environment of iiQWorks: Safe tools and safe areas are displayed in the context of the robot position before they are evaluated in the system
Monitoring of robot interference geometry with regard to safe area definitions [from 2026]

Advanced programming options

Extensive mathematic library
Signal declaration capabilities: Offset as a variable, inversion of the signal state
Submit interpreter with cycle and time control

Programming for all skill levels

From simple programming using statements to expert programming with KRL.

Multilingualism

Up to 31 languages are available for selection on the user interface.

IoT-capable

Optional complete IT/OT diversification and network separation

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*

Data exchange

TCP/IP data communication (binary/xml) to external systems with iiQKA.EthernetKRL

Sensor applications

Real-time capable sensor connection?/?communication through iiQKA.RobotSensorInterface or iiQKA.ForceTorqueControl
Graphical programming with RSI Visual and RSI/IO mapping in iiQWorks.Sim
RSI monitor in iiQWorks.Cockpit to display the signals of an RSI context

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)

Load data determination

Determine the load parameters of real tool attachments with the iiQKA.LoadDataDetermination package option.

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.