KUKA smartPAD pro | 2020-2022

Designers: Mario Selic, Selic Industreidesign, Augsburg, Germany and KUKA Design Team, KUKA AG., Augsburg, Germany
Manufacturer: KUKA AG., Augsburg, Germany

The KUKA smartPAD pro is a weight-reduced and anatomically shaped control panel for robot programming. Its ergonomic design without annoying edges offers various holding options for long, relieving, and comfortable use for both left- and right-handed people.

Two domes on the underside allow another holding option and at the same time offer a desk-shaped storage option as a tabletop device. Straps prevent the control panel from slipping. Its shockproof two-component plastic housing with an all-round, elastic bumper strip is designed for robust and universal industrial use and even withstands the drop test from a height of 5 feet (1.5 meters).

Its intuitive user interface is easy and quick to learn and use, even for inexperienced users. As a special feature, the smartPAD pro has a built-in camera with a flash, which expands the programming function. In addition to seven movement keys, there is a 6D mouse for intuitive control of the robot in all axes.

The scratch-resistant, anti-reflective 8.4 " touch display is floating mounted and thus shock-resistant. The device is also optionally available as a wireless WLAN version with a replaceable battery pack.