KUKA KR 15 D1600‑2
Robot details
The KUKA KR 15 D1600‑2 is a 6‑axis industrial robot with a Spider (overhead) design, specifically developed for ceiling‑mounted and elevated automation applications where floor space must remain completely free.
With a payload of 15 kg and a reach of 1,600 mm, the KR 15 D1600‑2 enables efficient handling, pick & place, and assembly operations directly from above, improving accessibility to parts and optimizing production line layouts.
The Spider configuration allows the robot to operate from the top down, making it ideal for integration over conveyor systems, rotary tables, pallets, and compact production lines, while reducing interference with operators and machinery at ground level.
Motion Concept and Spider Design Advantages
The overhead Spider design offers several key advantages compared to floor‑mounted robots:
- Full utilization of floor space
- Improved access to workpieces from above
- Easy integration into conveyor‑based systems
- Reduced collision risk with operators and equipment
- High dynamic performance for fast cycle times
The rigid mechanical structure ensures precise, stable, and repeatable motion, even during continuous high‑speed operation.
Controller & Software – KUKA KR C4
The KUKA KR 15 D1600‑2 is controlled by the KUKA KR C4 controller, a proven and widely used industrial control platform.
Controller Highlights:
- High‑performance motion and path control
- Reliable operation for continuous industrial duty cycles
- Support for external axes and complex automation systems
- Advanced diagnostics and safety functions
- Seamless integration with industrial fieldbus networks
The KR C4 controller provides the flexibility and reliability required for demanding overhead automation applications.
Typical Applications
The KUKA KR 15 D1600‑2 Spider robot is commonly used in:
- High‑speed pick & place
- Material handling over conveyors
- Automated assembly lines
- Machine loading and unloading
- Packaging and palletizing systems
- Space‑optimized production cells
- Overhead industrial automation solutions
Key Benefits
- Overhead Spider design for maximum space efficiency
- 15 kg payload with long 1,600 mm reach
- Fast, precise, and repeatable motion
- Ideal for conveyor‑based and compact lines
- Proven KUKA industrial reliability
- Powered by the KR C4 controller
The KUKA KR 15 D1600‑2 can be supplied with the standard KUKA KR C4 controller and is also available with the latest KUKA KR C5 micro controller, depending on project requirements and system configuration.
The KR C5 micro offers a more compact design, enhanced performance, and improved connectivity, making it ideal for modern, space‑efficient and digitally integrated automation systems.
Robot applications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Robot type | Industrial articulated robot (Spider / overhead) |
| Axes | 6 |
| Payload | 15 kg |
| Maximum reach | 1,600 mm |
| Mounting type | Ceiling / overhead (Spider configuration) |
| Application class | Industrial automation |
| Installation orientation | Overhead (top‑down operation) |
| Design | Compact, rigid, industrial‑grade |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Controller | KUKA KR C4/KR C5 MICRO |
| Control system | KUKA System Software (KSS) |
| External axes support | Yes |
| Fieldbus support | Yes (industrial fieldbus compatible) |
| Safety functions | Integrated industrial safety |
