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KUKA launches next-generation automation with a new operating system and advanced AI – latest highlights at Elmia Production Fairs 2026
KUKA strengthens its position as a leading player in industrial automation with the launch of a completely new operating system and further developed AI‑driven solutions. The innovations will be presented at Elmia Production Fairs 2026 and are designed to meet the industry’s growing demands for productivity, flexibility, and sustainability.
20 April 2026
Automation for All Industries – With Low Operating Costs
Today, KUKA’s robots and automation solutions are used across a wide range of industries, including heavy industry, logistics, warehousing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and food production. The combination of low investment costs and exceptionally low operating costs ensures long service life and high reliability, complemented by local technical support throughout the Nordic region.
A New Operating System Meets the Future Demands of Automation
The demand for smart, secure, and scalable automation is rapidly increasing. In response, KUKA is finalizing a completely new operating system designed to exceed upcoming robot regulations that will come into force in 2027. The new system enables a faster journey from simulation to a fully operational robot cell, offering enhanced safety, an improved user experience, and significantly shorter implementation times. It also makes it possible to take the reverse journey—from the physical system back to simulation—creating a true digital twin.
iiiQKA.OS2 - Control all your KUKA robots with a single, flexible, customizable, and scalable operating system
AI Driving Production – Faster, Smarter, and More Intuitive
Artificial intelligence is integrated into all key areas of KUKA’s product portfolio. Users can, for example, troubleshoot using free-text input, receive immediate corrective action suggestions, and automatically generate robot layouts and collision-free cells. AI support also makes it possible to create basic code in simulation environments and optimize production and transport flows in just a few days instead of months. “Here, AI is used as a practical tool in everyday operations—not as marketing,”
iiQWorks.Copilot: AI‑powered assistance for faster, smarter simulation
Automation That Strengthens a Sustainable Industry
KUKA’s solutions contribute to reduced environmental impact through lower energy consumption, more consistent quality, and fewer production errors. The result is less waste and more optimized production flows.
Highlights at Elmia Production Fairs 2026:
•The new operating system iiQKA.OS2
•Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR)
•Industrial robots in live operation
•Interactive stations where visitors can test automation
•AI-based solutions that make robotics easier and more intuitive than ever
KUKA welcomes decision-makers, production teams, and technicians from across the industry. The ambition is for every visitor to gain a clear understanding of how modern
automation solutions can transform production—quickly, sustainably, and cost-effectively.
