LBR Med: Lightweight cobot for medical applications

The LBR Med collaborative robot is the world's first cobot certified for integration into medical products. The robot arm's sensitivity, flexibility, ergonomic design and high safety have established it in numerous healthcare applications.

More than a collaborative robot: A trusted partner for physicians and healthcare professionals

The LBR Med collaborative robot aims to take patient care to a new level. Its sophisticated sensors, comprehensive safety features and hygienic surface make it the ideal cobot for healthcare applications in hospitals. Integrated into a healthcare product in the operating room, the LBR Med cobot serves as a reliable assistant to surgeons in the hospital, providing precise support for a wide range of medical procedures. In the fields of diagnostics, radiotherapy, rehabilitation and hair transplants, the LBR Med collaborative robot demonstrates its strengths and contributes significantly to the optimization of healthcare processes in hospitals.

Certification kit for faster approval of healthcare applications

The LBR Med collaborative robot is certified according to the internationally recognized "IECEE CB Scheme". This means that its hardware and software have been tested and approved according to IEC 60601-1 for electrical safety and IEC 62304 for software development. The certification was performed by an accredited test center. This enables both the integration of the cobot into a medical device and an accelerated market approval of the final medical device. Related documents and information on how to collaborate with our cobots are available in the KUKA Xpert and Download Center.

The IECEE CB process simplifies the global certification of medical devices.

Robotic arms with state-of-the-art technology: A win for healthcare automation

The Cobot LBR Med is the ideal product for medical robot manufacturers when it comes to the interaction between the robot, the surgical staff and the patient. In addition, the operating system with its various option packages allows the implementation of many different applications for hospital use.

Sensitive
- Safe torque measurement at every axis
- Detection of external forces and adaptive response
- Haptic capabilities for teleoperations and gravitation compensation
- Safe collision detection for human-robot collaboration (HRC)
- Teaching by manual guidance
Precise
- Autonomous calibration without additional devices
- Integrated mastering sensors for utmost precision
- Excellent repeatability from +/- 0.1 mm to +/- 0.15 mm
- Real-time monitoring of robot parameters
- Suitable for high-precision medical technology
Safe
- Advanced safety structure for signal evaluation
- Safety circuit and single fault safety
- Safety-oriented interfaces and configurable safety events
Flexible
- 7-axis design enables outstanding mobility
- Programming in Java
- Extensive interfaces for diverse applications
- Seamless integration into existing customer systems
- Multifunctional media flange with connections for EtherNet, power supply, I/OS, etc.

Preview image of KUKA Medical Showroom showing application with KUKA robots in a hospital environment.

LBR Med in the 3D showroom

Explore the benefits and features of the robotic arm virtually.

Promising: LBR Med Design and Construction

Lightweight

The LBR Med collaborative robot is a prime example of innovation in healthcare. With a weight of only 25.5 or 32.3 kg per variant, it sets new standards. The ease of use and optional cart mobility of the LBR Med allows medical device manufacturers to develop a robotic medical device that serves as an ideal assistant for surgeons and their patients.

Wide variety of applications

With its versatile media flange kit, the LBR Med cobot can be used for many medical applications, such as a surgical robot in a hospital. The internal cable routing for power and data transmission makes setup particularly easy. This typically eliminates the need for additional cables.

Robust cleanliness

The surface of the lightweight robot is not only easy to clean, making it ideal for clinical environments. The paint is also highly resistant to damage from disinfection. As a result, it meets the hygienic requirements of, for example, a surgical robot in a hospital operating room.

Attractive design

The bionic shape and clean, smooth surface of the Cobot LBR Med make it unique. The robot's aesthetic appearance resembles a human arm and blends harmoniously into any treatment room.

Overview of the technical data of the LBR Med

Robot model:	LBR Med 7 R800	LBR Med 14 R820
Rated payload	7 kg	14 kg
Max. reach	800 mm	820 mm
Number of axes	7 axes	7 axes
Mounting flange A7	DIN ISO 9409-1-A50	DIN ISO 9409-1-A50
Wrist variant	In-line wrist	In-line wrist
Installation position	Any	Any
Pose repeatability (ISO 9283)	±0.1 mm	±0.15 mm
Axis-specific measuring accuracy (joint torque sensors)	±2%	±2%
Protection rating	IP 54	IP 54
Weight	approx. 25.5 kg	approx. 32.3 kg
Controller	KUKA Sunrise Cabinet Med	KUKA Sunrise Cabinet Med
Operating system	KUKA Sunrise.OS Med	KUKA Sunrise.OS Med
Data sheet	PDF for LBR Med 7 R800	PDF for LBR Med 14 R820

KUKA Sunrise.OS Med: Fast programming for demanding healthcare applications

Developed specifically for healthcare applications, the KUKA Sunrise.OS Med operating system and its option packages enable medical robot manufacturers of LBR Med-based systems to easily program complex medical applications. The mobility of the seven-axis collaborative robot and simple path planning with manual guidance to teach the robot are very helpful for robotic systems designers. Artificial intelligence supports robotic diagnosis. This kit allows physicians and surgeons to identify and treat patients with critical findings more quickly.

KUKA Sunrise.OS Med: State-of-the-art technology with many functions and interfaces for the use of innovative LBR Med-based systems.

KUKA Medical Robotics Team

Medical robotics expertise combined with exclusive support

The team assists medical device companies and researchers, as well as start-ups, in integrating the robot into healthcare devices. The team has extensive software expertise as well as experience in new application ideas and is well versed in medical regulations: The Medical Robotics Team is at your side – anytime, anywhere. Click here for the LBR Med training course.

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E-Book: Ready for the Future of Clinical Automation with the LBR Med Robot

Sensitive and collaborative robot arms will play a critical role in tomorrow's healthcare automation and medical technology. These robotic arms assist in precise, repetitive and demanding procedures and can improve the safety and quality of treatment. KUKA has been integrating robotic components into medical products since 1999. This expertise has kept pace with advances in medical technology and continues to pave the way for further important developments. Read more about the use of surgical robots in the e-book.