Advanced Technology Solutions_KUKA flexFELLOW
In order for companies to remain competitive in the future,
they have to face up to new challenges. As a result, there
is a need for flexible and versatile solutions in industrial
assembly operations. The basic module in this concept is the
KUKA ­flexFELLOW. This mobile robot unit can be quickly
moved into place and operated where it is needed.
KUKA flexFELLOW allows completely new flexibility for
­planning systems as well as fluid variation in terms of the
degree of automation. The option of human-robot collabora-
tion (HRC) dispenses with the need for safety fencing and the
space requirements for automation are significantly reduced.
The mobile robot unit allows a combination of manual and
automatic tasks. Production can thus be optimally adapted
to meet any capacity requirements. The advantages of the
robot can thus be combined with the particular expertise of
the human operator. Complex, additional sensors are rendered
unnecessary by using the safe, integrated joint torque sensors
of the KUKA LBR iiwa.
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Overview of the advantages
• “Spontaneous automation” in 10 minutes
(change from manual to automated)
• Change from automated to manual in 1 – 2 minutes –
thereby increasing availability
• Increase in productivity of 30 %
• Payback of investment costs within 2 years
• Space requirement of less than 1 m²
• One system for different tasks – tool change in
approx. 1 minute
• Very high energy efficiency – average power consumption
approx. 500 watts
Scope of supply
• A flexible platform with a KUKA LBR iiwa installed
• An integrated robot control, KUKA Sunrise Cabinet
• A control panel (smartPAD) for the KUKA LBR iiwa
• A signal column (visualization of the system status)
• A cooling unit, integrated within the platform
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Technical data
Total weight including pneumatic unit approx. 280 kg
Protection class base unit IP 54
Protection class pneumatic unit IP 20
Voltage 230 V
Current 16 A
Space requirement approx. 1 m²

Options

• Pneumatic unit
• Application package pneumatic components

625 mm
• Lowering device for stability
• Height-adjustable handle for ergonomic pushing
• Safety-oriented polling of the lower handle position
• Additional Emergency Stop on function plate
• Disconnectable smartPAD
• Interface for locking of additional carriage and peripherals
1,000 mm

Top view
1,857 mm

1,707 mm
(lowered)
900 mm

(lowered)
750 mm

840 mm 580 mm 840 mm 580 mm

Side view with pneumatic unit Side view without pneumatic unit

For further information please contact us at

flexFELLOW@kuka.de

KUKA Systems GmbH Bluecherstrasse 144, 86165 Augsburg / Germany T +49 821 797 - 0 F +49 821 797 - 1991 info.systems.de@kuka.com www.kuka.com
Specifications regarding the characteristics and usability of the products do not constitute a warranty of properties. They are intended to serve informative purposes only. Solely the respective contract
of sale shall be binding in respect of the extent of our services and supplies. Some items of equipment depicted in the illustrations are optional and are not included in the standard scope of supply.
­Technical Data and illustrations are note binding for the delivery. Subject to change without prior notice.
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