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Two powerful all-rounders from KUKA: The new generation of the KR CYBERTECH family

Two powerful all-rounders from KUKA: The new generation of the KR CYBERTECH family
9 Mar 2026

KUKA is expanding its KR CYBERTECH portfolio with new variants offering payload capacities of 25 kg and 35 kg, filling the gap in the medium payload segment. Designed with flexible mounting options, a newly developed central hand, and improved performance, these models provide enhanced versatility for a wide range of industrial applications.


In addition, KUKA is introducing a new controller variant, the KR C5 slim. When paired with iiQKA.OS2 and the KUKA smartPLUG teach pendant, the KR C5 slim controller offers a fully integrated automation solution built to support future-ready manufacturing environments.


Higher performance with the same footprint

KUKA is expanding the next generation of its KR CYBERTECH family with new robot variants featuring payload capacities of 25 kg and 35 kg, further strengthening its portfolio with two flexible and high-performance models. According to Product Manager Markus Hollfelder-Asam, the development reflects a key industry trend in which machines are becoming more powerful while maintaining the same compact size.


The new models deliver measurable performance improvements, including enhanced repeatability without increasing the robots’ physical footprint. In addition, both robots are designed to be AI-ready and fully comply with the ISO 10218:2025 safety standard.


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Full flexibility during installation

Building on the flexibility first introduced by the KR CYBERTECH more than a decade ago, the new generation continues to offer complete installation versatility. According to Markus Hollfelder-Asam, both models can be mounted at any angle—whether on the floor or on a wall. This flexibility enables the robots from KUKA to adapt to a wide range of applications, including handling, unloading, pick-and-place operations, and testing tasks.


With these two robots, we are following the current trend: machines are becoming more powerful while remaining the same size.
- Markus Hollfelder-Asam, Product Manager at KUKA


Newly developed robotic hand


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To support these capabilities, both robots feature a newly developed central hand. The robust wrist design provides greater rigidity, making it well suited for handling operations, high-speed pick-and-place tasks, and applications involving additional process forces. The improved path accuracy also meets the strict requirements of demanding industries, including photovoltaics. In addition, the hand comes with a standard protection rating of IP67, ensuring resistance to dust and protection against splashing water.

Innovative complete package


The performance of the robots is further enhanced by compatibility with the latest KR C5 slim controller running iiQKA.OS2. Compact yet powerful, the controller is designed to save space while meeting the performance requirements of KR CYBERTECH applications. It can also be easily expanded with additional drive units using the free slots available in the new controller cabinet. When combined with iiQKA.OS2 and the KUKA smartPLUG teach pendant, the new KR CYBERTECH variants from KUKA provide a fully integrated, AI-ready automation solution built to support efficient and future-oriented production environments.
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