iiQKA.OS – The powerful and intuitive new operating system from KUKA
iiQKA.OS is KUKA’s future-proof robot operating system, making the implementation of robot-based automation faster, more efficient and more accessible than ever before.
A prime example of high usability – provided by a flexible and potent software architecture
With the new KUKA operating system, iiQKA.OS, KUKA ensures that both experts and non-experts will boost their automation goals. iiQKA.OS is reliable and easy to work with - delivering a fast start into robotics for beginners and a distinct improvement of the automation process for the experienced. To achieve this kind of power, flexibility and usability, the new OS is built on a modern and modular software architecture that increases the overall efficiency and speed of development, so that new functionalities or components can be installed as fast as possible and customers can respond to market demands quickly. This new architecture also enables the rapid delivery of updates and upgrades, so that more and more functionality will be added to our new robot OS over time – regularly scaling customer possibilities by offering a variety of smart solutions to its users.
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smart_3D visualization
- 3D view of the robot, programmed parameters and the environment for an easy overview
- 3D animation of robot mirrors movements in the real world
- robot, positions and programmed coordinates visible
- GoTo function allows fast interaction with selected positions
- touch gestures usable (e.g. pinch and zoom, slide, rotate)
- safety monitoring spaces per touch-up and visualization
- selected program can be started and monitored from the visualization screen
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smart_extension
- easy installation of toolboxes for specific applications
- toolboxes bring with them all the elements an extension or component needs to work
- open interfaces inside the platform ensure stable, consistent and easy system extension
- the iiQKA Ecosystem provides an automation community for delivering solutions quickly, speeding customer success and maximizing scalability
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smart_help
- self-help and support are integrated across the customer journey
- informational tooltips embedded in the smartPAD pro user interface
- pre-configuration of many components and extensions for quick start
- connected to KUKA Xpert
- step-by-step support media available on my.kuka and smartPAD pro user interface
- community forum for fast access to crowd-sourced knowledge from KUKA and other users
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smart_programming
- creation of robot programs possible without experience
- simple applications ready within minutes
- works with a program tree and commands, which also allows advanced programming
- hand guiding, GoTo function and teaching of points for fast programming of robot motions
- possibility to change parameters and modify the program during execution
- multiple languages are possible to program the robot
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smart_safety
- safety configuration easy for beginners
- config and diagnosis directly on smartPAD pro
- printable safety config for customer documentation
- easy modelling of robot with spheres
- cubic & prism safe workspaces
- extendable with SICK laser scanner “microScan3 Pro” over FSoE
- human robot collaboration (HRC) validation wizard
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smart_start up
- unboxed, set up and booted within minutes
- quick guides and wizards for first-time users
- many components pre-configured
- robot software pre-configured for safety
- time-saving interface for modifications
- no engineering tool necessary
- easy safety verification measures
Easy access to the world of automation for experts and non-experts alike