Kassow Robots, a manufacturer of 7-axis lightweight robots, has launched its KR Pulse ecosystem. The company says it hopes that KR Pulse will enable systems integrators and industrial end customers to seamlessly combine Kassow Robots cobots with end-of-arm tools and software solutions. Copenhagen-based Kassow Robots, majority owned by Bosch Rexroth, has added a new ecosystem section to their website.

“The launch of KR Pulse is a milestone for Kassow Robots,” Kristian Kassow, the company’s founder, co-owner, and CEO, said in a release. “With our ecosystem for peripheral devices and software, our end customers and partners can now implement cobot solutions even more quickly. The easy integration of our cobots into automation processes has been an essential part of our business concept since the beginning. KR Pulse further strengthens this approach.”

This approach is the core idea of Kassow’s 7-axis lightweight cobots: to enable industrial end customers to automate more flexibly than is possible with conventional cobots.

KR Pulse comprises components, application kits, engineering tools

KR Pulse is made up of three segments: components such as grippers or vision systems, application kits such as hardware for applications like welding or dispensing, and engineering tools to foster processes such as simulation.

Máté Oláh, Business Development Manager for Kassow Robots, who has put major effort into developing KR Pulse, said “The open innovation culture among technology suppliers is the key to creating solutions that align with a flexible production environment. KR Pulse is the ideal ecosystem for this environment.”

In 2024, Kassow Robots says it will continue to drive its systematic expansion of the KR Pulse ecosystem with strong partner companies ready to join in the coming months.

C-Buns combine cobots with products from KR Pulse

Kassow Robots C-Buns (compatibility bundles) are one of the most important building blocks of the KR Pulse ecosystem, according to the company. They enable seamless functional integration of other products with Kassow Robots cobots (plug and play). This capability is in high demand for end customers today. For example, it’s extremely convenient to install a printer at home and be able to simply plug in the cord and activate the printer in the system settings. C-Buns allow similar plug-and-play functionality for partner solutions.

The company aims to offer cobots with speed and power that don’t compromise when it comes to reach. Kassow’s cobots are compact enough to work in confined spaces. Its product family is made up of five robots: KR 810 (with a reach of 850 mm and a payload of 10 kg), KR1018 (1000 mm/18 kg), KR 1205 (1200 mm/5 kg), KR 1410 (1400 mm/10 kg) and KR 1805 (1800 mm/5 kg).