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“Robotics for your future.”
Used KUKA robots are among the most widely available industrial robots for sale in the UK, appearing regularly through factory decommissions, auction houses, and verified dealers at £5,000–£30,000. KUKA is one of the world's largest industrial robot manufacturers, headquartered in Augsburg, Germany. Their cobot range is led by the LBR iisy — a 6-axis collaborative arm in 3 kg, 11 kg, and 15 kg payload variants — and the precision-grade LBR iiwa widely used in automotive and medical device assembly. KUKA was acquired by Midea Group in 2016 and continues to manufacture in Germany. A large UK integrator base means parts, service, and software support for used KUKA arms is readily accessible.
KUKA was founded in 1898 in Augsburg, Germany, initially as a manufacturer of acetylene gas equipment. It evolved through welding equipment into industrial robotics in the 1970s and became one of the four major global industrial robot manufacturers alongside ABB, FANUC, and Yaskawa. In 2016, KUKA was acquired by Midea Group, a Chinese home appliance and technology conglomerate, in a €4.5 billion deal that generated significant political attention in Germany and the EU regarding strategic industrial assets.
KUKA's product range spans traditional industrial arms, the LBR iiwa and iisy collaborative robot lines, mobile platforms, and complete automated cell solutions for automotive and advanced manufacturing. The LBR iiwa, introduced in 2013, was one of the first commercially successful sensitive collaborative robots with joint-level torque sensing, enabling safe direct human collaboration. KUKA's KUKA.Sim software and KUKA smartPAD controller interface are standard in European automotive manufacturing.
KUKA has a deep presence in automotive, where it holds long-term supply agreements with major German and international OEMs, as well as growing aerospace, electronics, and general manufacturing segments.
KUKA has a well-established UK subsidiary and a network of authorised system integrators. UK automotive plants including BMW Mini in Oxford and Land Rover Jaguar facilities use KUKA systems extensively. Pricing for LBR iisy cobots starts at approximately £35,000 to £45,000; industrial arms vary widely by payload and reach. UK spare parts and service are available with competitive response times.
Used KUKA robots are widely available through Surplex, TradeMachines, and UK industrial equipment auctions, typically at £5,000 to £30,000 depending on model, age, and condition. KRC4 controllers are well-supported with ongoing software updates. Buyers should check accumulated operating hours, inspect for wear on the wrist axes, and verify the WorkVisual project configuration. KUKA's large UK integrator base means service and repair support for used units is accessible.
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