The KUKA KMR iiwa is the premium mobile manipulator, combining KUKA's omnidirectional mobile platform with the LBR iiwa — the world's first commercially available 7-axis sensitive robot arm. The 7th axis provides enhanced dexterity, while full joint torque sensing enables safe, force-controlled interaction with humans and delicate parts. At $120,000–$200,000, the KMR iiwa is the most expensive option in this category but is deployed at the world's most demanding manufacturers including BMW (flexible engine assembly), Airbus (aerospace part handling), and Intel (semiconductor logistics). KUKA's Sunrise controller and Sunrise.OS provide the most sophisticated programming environment for mobile manipulation research and industrial deployment.
| mobile_base_payload | 200kg |
| arm_payload | 14kg |
| arm_reach | 820mm |
| navigation | LiDAR SLAM + fleet management |
| battery_life | 8 hours |
| speed | 1.0 m/s max |
| weight | 450kg |
| dof | 7-axis LBR iiwa arm on omnidirectional base |
Automotive flexible assembly (BMW, Mercedes)
Aerospace component handling
Semiconductor cleanroom operations
Research and development
Medical device manufacturing
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