Seminar Held to Launch the Ultra-Precision Miniature Robot, the KR3 Agillus
Introducing robotic automation solutions currently being applied in actual production lines.

Robots have emerged to perform ultra-precision tasks previously only possible by hand. The era has arrived where industrial robots and humans can work side by side at workstations.

On the 29th, industrial robot manufacturer KUKA Robotics Korea Co., Ltd. held a launch seminar for its ultra-precision robot, the "KR3 AGILUS," at the Gyeonggi Technopark in Ansan, Gyeonggi Province. The company showcased its robotic automation solutions currently being applied on production lines. KUKA Robotics also attracted attention with unique events, including a speed game with industrial robots and a beer party with the intelligent collaborative robot LBR Iva.

The KR3 Agilus, introduced for the first time in Korea, is a compact robot that embodies KUKA's advanced technology. Its high speed and high precision make it ideal for delicate tasks in electronics production lines. The seminar demonstrated the assembly process of small electronic components on a printed circuit board (PCB) using a torque sensor, suggesting practical applications for the robot in the workplace.

Additionally, an on-site demonstration was conducted introducing the application cases of the human collaboration robot LBR Iva, which was released last year, in industrial sites. The case of establishing an automated line by replacing processes that had previously been done manually, such as assembling automobile pumps and assembling curved copper bands required for the production of radiators for home appliances, with LBR IBA has garnered much attention from those involved.

KUKA also strived to provide attendees with a unique experience when showcasing its products and automation solutions. They held a whack-a-mole speed game between the KR3 Agilus, the fastest robot in its 3kg payload class, and regular participants, impressing upon them the KR3 Agilus's exceptional agility and high accuracy.

Furthermore, LBR Eva's beer pouring event showcased a new paradigm for industrial robots capable of direct collaboration with humans. LBR Eva, equipped with sophisticated joint torque sensors on all seven axes, senses the weight of a beer bottle. After recognizing the amount of beer, it calculates the appropriate force to remove the bottle cap and pour the beer, captivating attendees with its performance.

“Through this seminar, we provided participants with an opportunity to examine application cases of KUKA robots and experience them firsthand, allowing them to experience KUKA’s innovative technology,” said Lee Chang-hoon, CEO of KUKA Robotics Korea. “As demonstrated at the seminar, KUKA robots will be the optimal solution for implementing ultra-precision robot automation while collaborating with workers.”

KUKA Robotics Korea is the Korean branch of KUKA Robotics Group, the world's leading global robotics company with 110 years of tradition, and supplies industrial robots to various industries, including the electronics and automotive industries.