SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich., Sept. 2, 2026 — KUKA Robotics has become the first robotics manufacturer to achieve a Security Level 2 certification in accordance with the ISA/IEC 62443-4-2 cybersecurity standard for its iiQKA.OS2 operating system and KR C5-2 controller platform. The certification establishes a new benchmark for protecting connected manufacturing environments, helping manufacturers strengthen cybersecurity as production systems become increasingly networked.
The certification demonstrates KUKA's commitment to developing automation solutions that meet evolving cybersecurity requirements while assisting manufacturers in protecting critical production assets. As factories continue to expand the use of connected technologies, secure robot controllers and operating systems play an essential role in reducing cybersecurity risks and supporting reliable operations.
The iiQKA.OS2 operating system combines KUKA's proven system reliability with enhanced cybersecurity features designed for today's digital manufacturing environments. Together with the KR C5-2 controller platform, the operating system helps manufacturers integrate robots into connected production systems while meeting stringent security requirements.
Designed to support increasingly digital production environments, the KR C5-2 controller family provides the foundation for KUKA's latest generation of automation solutions, combining high-performance robot control with advanced security and connectivity features. The controller enables seamless integration with factory networks while delivering the reliability, flexibility and scalability manufacturers need to adapt to changing production demands.
"Cybersecurity has become a fundamental requirement for modern manufacturing," said Ed Volcic, regional technology officer for North America at KUKA Robotics Corporation. "With Security Level 2 certification, we now provide customers with automation solutions that not only deliver productivity and performance but also help protect their operations against evolving cyber threats as well."
ISA/IEC 62443 is an internationally recognized series of standards addressing cybersecurity for industrial automation and control systems. ISA/IEC 62443-4-2 defines technical security requirements for industrial automation and control system components. Security Level 2 certification verifies that products meet defined technical security requirements designed to protect against intentional cybersecurity threats from attackers with limited resources and technical expertise.
The certification supports manufacturers across industries including automotive, aerospace, electronics, logistics and general manufacturing that require secure automation platforms capable of meeting both operational and cybersecurity objectives.
About KUKA
KUKA is an international automation group with sales of around EUR 3.7 billion and approximately 15,000 employees. As one of the world's leading suppliers of intelligent, resource-saving automation solutions, KUKA offers industrial robots, autonomous mobile robots (AMR) including controllers, software and cloud-based digital services, as well as fully networked production systems for various industries — primarily for markets such as automotive with a focus on e-mobility & battery, electronics, metal & plastic, consumer goods, food, e-commerce, retail and healthcare. The company is headquartered in Augsburg, Germany.
