iiQKA.OS2 operating system: Virtual robot controller for production of the future

The scalable, customizable iiQKA.OS2 operating system includes a complete virtual robot controller (VRC). AI-capable, ready for the new ISO 10218:2025 and cyber-resilient, it makes digital manufacturing future-proof. Thanks to the web-based user interface and the possibility of using both your own teach pendants and the KUKA smartPAD, the robot controller with iiQKA.OS2 is easier and more accessible than ever.

16 April 2025

iiQKA.OS2 combines the best of two worlds – the proven core of the KUKA System Software (KSS) and the modern user interface with modular safety – meeting important automation requirements. The combination of decades of development experience and modern tech stack and latest web technologies offers numerous new possibilities – in terms of functionality as well as user experience and workflows.

Uncomplicated customization with the iiQWorks all-in-one engineering suite

iiQKA.OS2 not only enhances the efficiency of production automation but also simplifies it. The new web-based user interface, iiQKA.UI, along with customizable application modules, enables companies and production facilities of all sizes—from small and medium-sized businesses to OEMs—to easily integrate both virtual and real robot controllers. The portfolio includes realistic load data analysis, the development of customer-specific software packages, and comprehensive simulation.

The combination of KUKA System Software (KSS), state-of-the-art technology stacks and the latest web technologies offers completely new possibilities.

Changes and adjustments can also be made quickly and easily without physical hardware. In combination with the advanced all-in-one engineering suite iiQWorks , iiQKA.OS2 enables the simulation of multiple robots and their peripherals. As a result, project schedules are adhered to, resources used efficiently and systems put into operation more quickly.

Controlling all kinematics from a single source, even with your own teach pendant

With the new operating system, all KUKA robot kinematics can be operated with the same system by means of the KR C5 and KR C5 micro controllers for iiQKA.OS2 – from Delta and Scara robots to 6-axis robots of all payload capacities. This will initially apply to small robots, and then to large robots coming later in 2025.
The system can also be used without a KUKA teach pendant with a “use your own device” feature. The KUKA smartPLUG can be docked onto a commercially available tablet and connected with a USB cable. This allows the robots to be programmed and operated intuitively and quickly on the iiQKA.UI.

AI-capable, ready for ISO 10218:2025 and the new machinery regulations – iiQKA.OS2 makes your production future-proof.

iiQKA.OS2 can detect errors at an early stage thanks to various engineering functions such as simulation, offline programming and comprehensive tests in a virtual environment. This reduces risks and costs considerably.

The optional, powerful expansion board from NVIDIA, available with the KR C5 and KR C5 micro for iiQKA.OS2, enables the integration of AI for vision applications. In addition, the system will be ready for the new ISO 10218:2025, cyber-resilient and IEC 62443-certified – and therefore ideally equipped for future challenges. With iiQKA.OS2, KUKA offers a comprehensive solution for digital manufacturing of the future.

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