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LBR iiwa Robot Review, Specs, Price & Images

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LBR iiwa robot review and specifications

Lightweight collaborative robot arm

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LBR iiwa photo gallery and movement media

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Robot Intelligence Profile

Overview, buying status, and research notes

What it isLBR iiwa is a robot_arm from KUKA. Lightweight collaborative robot arm Our review focuses on what is published today: size, payload, runtime, mobility, software access, safety claims, and whether buyers can actually purchase or deploy it.
Availability and pricingLBR iiwa is currently listed as paid deployment. Pricing is Quote-based industrial pricing; no stable public MSRP found. That buying status matters because a preorder, pilot, enterprise quote, prototype, or discontinued model means very different things for buyers.
Best fitBased on its published specs and positioning, LBR iiwa is most relevant for collaborative manufacturing, research. It should be evaluated as a practical robot for the intended job, not only as a brand name or demo video.
What to watchPublic specifications can change as the manufacturer releases new details. Verify release timing, purchase availability, safety claims, autonomy level, SDK or ROS access, payload, runtime, battery details, sensors, hand design, actuator details, walking speed, and stable manufacturer measurements.
Comparable robotsA useful comparison set for LBR iiwa includes Tesla Optimus, Figure 02, Unitree G1, Apollo, Digit, NEO, Phoenix, Walker S, GR-2, Unitree H2. Compare price, availability, height, weight, payload, runtime, DOF, walking speed, hands, software access, service model, and deployment evidence.
Specs that matterLBR iiwa has 22 documented specification fields available for review. Specification highlights include Price: Quote-based industrial pricing; no stable public MSRP found; Availability: paid deployment; Payload: 7 kg (LBR iiwa 7 R800) or 14 kg (LBR iiwa 14 R820); Runtime: N/A - fixed industrial robot powered by controller; DOF: 7; Actuators: 7 actuators minimum (estimated from total DOF). The important question is whether the published capabilities match the actual work: lifting, walking, sensing, manipulating objects, operating safely, and being supported after deployment.

Profile coverage

Documented facts and source coverage

This robot_arm profile connects reviewed reference records where available, including manufacturer pages, documentation, media, papers, patents, and community notes.

Documented specs22 fields
Reference links4 sources
Images26 views
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Data confidence94%

LBR iiwa Review

LBR iiwa review, specs, price, availability and comparison

Quick answer: LBR iiwa is a robot_arm associated with KUKA. Based on currently available public information, its availability is paid deployment, and its pricing status is Quote-based industrial pricing; no stable public MSRP found.

This profile is designed for people comparing humanoid robots, evaluating robot buying options, checking developer suitability, or researching the state of commercial robotics. Unknown fields stay unknown until a stronger source is attached.

What is LBR iiwa?

Lightweight collaborative robot arm

Who makes it?

KUKA is the manufacturer currently connected to this profile. Use the linked manufacturer page and source cards below to verify company-level details, model lineage, and official product information.

What is it designed for?

LBR iiwa is most relevant for collaborative manufacturing, research. Treat use-case claims carefully when the robot is still marked as prototype, piloting, announced, or unavailable to the public.

Availability and price

Availability: paid deployment. Price: Quote-based industrial pricing; no stable public MSRP found. Robot pricing often depends on configuration, support contract, accessories, and whether the customer is buying, leasing, or joining a pilot.

Hardware and design

Maximum Reach: 800-820 mm depending on variant; Total DOF: 7; Actuator Count: 7 actuators minimum (estimated from total DOF); Carry Capacity: 7 kg (LBR iiwa 7 R800) or 14 kg (LBR iiwa 14 R820)

Mobility

Walking: false; Wheels: false; Tracks: false

Hands, manipulation and payload

Carry Capacity: 7 kg (LBR iiwa 7 R800) or 14 kg (LBR iiwa 14 R820)

Battery and charging

Runtime Walking: N/A - fixed industrial robot powered by controller; Runtime Working: N/A - fixed industrial robot powered by controller

AI, software and developer support

SDK: true; ROS: community ROS/ROS-Industrial drivers available; official controller is KUKA Sunrise

Strengths

  • 4 linked source records support verification.
  • 26 approved image assets help compare visible design and proportions.
  • Payload is listed as 7 kg (LBR iiwa 7 R800) or 14 kg (LBR iiwa 14 R820).
  • Degrees of freedom are listed as 7.

Limitations and uncertainties

  • Pricing should be treated as unconfirmed or configuration-dependent.
  • Robot specifications can change quickly as manufacturers revise hardware, software, and deployment programs.

Best use cases

  • collaborative manufacturing
  • research

Not ideal for

  • Buyers who need guaranteed availability without confirming directly with the manufacturer.
  • Procurement decisions that require independently verified pricing, warranty, and deployment support.
  • Applications where missing safety, runtime, payload, or autonomy data cannot be tolerated.

Similar robots and comparisons

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FAQ

What is LBR iiwa?

LBR iiwa is a robot_arm associated with KUKA. Firgelli Robots tracks its public specifications, media, source links, availability status, and comparison data in one profile.

Who makes LBR iiwa?

LBR iiwa is listed with KUKA. Use the manufacturer profile and source links on this page to verify company details before making buying or research decisions.

Is LBR iiwa available to buy?

Current availability status: paid deployment. If the robot is marked as a prototype, pilot, announced, or not publicly sold, treat pricing and delivery claims as preliminary.

How much does LBR iiwa cost?

Pricing status: Quote-based industrial pricing; no stable public MSRP found. Robot prices often vary by configuration, support contract, deployment type, and customer type.

What are the main LBR iiwa specifications?

Known headline specs include height Not publicly verified, runtime N/A - fixed industrial robot powered by controller, payload 7 kg (LBR iiwa 7 R800) or 14 kg (LBR iiwa 14 R820), and degrees of freedom 7.

What is LBR iiwa best used for?

LBR iiwa is most useful to evaluate in the context of collaborative manufacturing; research.

Specifications

Full LBR iiwa specification sheet

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47 spec fields
Identity 7 documented fields
Robot IDrobot_lbr_iiwa_4370ffc9e8Known
Robot NameLBR iiwaKnown
ManufacturerKUKAKnown
Country of OriginGermanyKnown
Availabilitypaid deploymentKnown
Consumer / Enterprise / Researchindustrial; enterpriseKnown
Product URLhttps://www.kuka.com/en-us/products/robotics-systems/industrial-robots/lbr-iiwaKnown
Pricing 1 documented fields
MSRPQuote-based industrial pricing; no stable public MSRP foundKnown
Physical Dimensions 1 documented fields
Maximum Reach800-820 mm depending on variantKnown
Mobility 3 documented fields
WalkingfalseKnown
WheelsfalseKnown
TracksfalseKnown
Degrees of Freedom 2 documented fields
Total DOF7Known
Actuator Count7 actuators minimum (estimated from total DOF)Estimated
Payload 1 documented fields
Carry Capacity7 kg (LBR iiwa 7 R800) or 14 kg (LBR iiwa 14 R820)Known
Battery 2 documented fields
Runtime WalkingN/A - fixed industrial robot powered by controllerKnown
Runtime WorkingN/A - fixed industrial robot powered by controllerKnown
Software 2 documented fields
SDKtrueKnown
ROScommunity ROS/ROS-Industrial drivers available; official controller is KUKA SunriseKnown
Sensors 2 documented fields
Force SensorsJoint torque sensorsKnown
Torque SensorsJoint torque sensorsKnown
Use Cases 1 documented fields
MilitarytrueKnown

Sources

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Manuals and technical docs

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Papers and patents

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