KUKA Software Boosts Robot Intelligence
The latest iiQoT industrial IoT software from KUKA Robotics enables customers to remotely monitor their robot fleet. In this case study, automotive parts manufacturer BOOSTER Precision Components shares its journey from the decision to implement to achieving a transparent overview of its entire robot fleet.
The iiQoT remote monitoring software package is part of the Digital Sphere which bundles KUKA’s digital product portfolio and provides the perfect complement to robot hardware. The range of applications with Digital Sphere allow businesses to get more out of their robots – 360°, for all needs, always up-to-date, fully connected and never out of reach. Thanks to the Digital Sphere, it’s getting smoother, greener, easier, faster, and smarter to maximise the usage and efficiency of robot hardware.
The implementation of KUKA iiQoT in a brownfield site by BOOSTER was quick and easy. “On average, we needed about ten minutes per robot. Now, through networking, we have the assurance that the displayed information is always up to date,” says Tobias Sauer, Head of Automation at BOOSTER Precision Components.
The KUKA iiQoT dashboard bundles all valuable information transparently and clearly. This way, the robot fleet can be monitored from its location in Schwanewede, Germany – regardless of the robots’ locations worldwide.
Smart robotics: relevant data at a glance
“With KUKA iiQoT, KUKA robots become smart robots. Thanks to the clear presentation of the robot fleet, notifications in the event of a fault, as well as status monitoring, our customers gain greater transparency and efficiency,” explains Christian Büchle, Platform Product Manager for Data-Driven Services at KUKA.
Through intelligent data collection in the secure Microsoft cloud, KUKA customers can minimise machine downtime in their production operations and maximise operating time. For example, the necessary maintenance measures for the robots are transparently displayed in KUKA iiQoT, allowing harmonisation of the entire robot fleet.
Increased efficiency through continuous analysis
Several KUKA iiQoT functions contribute to quick troubleshooting, such as condition monitoring, which records trends and irregularities. The customer-specific messages support troubleshooting by reporting critical events and fault hotspots for the robot. The KUKA customer service team is also close by, as customers can easily share their data with the product experts using KUKA iiQoT.
Tobias Sauer from BOOSTER Precision Components is pleased that his company now relies on smart data analysis from KUKA iiQoT: “For us, KUKA is a strong partner in digitalisation. Since the implementation of KUKA iiQoT, we have seen optimisation in the planning of robot maintenance and considerable time savings.”
BOOSTER now saves time by efficiently planning maintenance work and transferring diagnostic files. The journey from the decision to implement KUKA iiQoT and a transparent overview of its robot fleet only took the company a few days.
Digital doorway to the world of KUKA
KUKA’s suite of digital tools, including iiQoT, are available to customers by signing up to the my.KUKA.com digital portal.
Here, users can register their robots, access information and individual personalised support, download comprehensive technical information, such as instruction manuals, documentation and CAD files for KUKA products, purchase spare parts, and gain free access to a range of software, including KUKA Simulation Assistant, KUKA Load and KUKA Xpert Basic.
To learn more about KUKA iiQoT remote monitoring software and for more details on KUKA’s developing portfolio of smart automation software solutions, visit the company’s website.
