KUKA Becomes First Robotics Manufacturer to Achieve IEC 62443-4-2 Security Level 2 Certification

KUKA Becomes First Robotics Manufacturer to Achieve IEC 62443-4-2 Security Level 2 Certification

(IN BRIEF) KUKA has become the first robotics manufacturer to achieve Security Level 2 certification under IEC 62443-4-2 for robot systems based on its iiQKA.OS2 operating system and KR C5 controller platform. The certification highlights KUKA’s focus on industrial cybersecurity as production systems become increasingly connected, digital and software-controlled. The platform also meets EN ISO 10218-1:2025 and already addresses key requirements under EU cyber resilience and machinery regulations. KUKA is positioning iiQKA.OS2 as a secure, high-performance foundation for future automation, supported by the iiQWorks engineering platform, iiQWorks.Sim digital twin capabilities and the AI-powered iiQWorks.Copilot for engineering support.

(PRESS RELEASE) AUGSBURG, 21-Jul-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — KUKA has become the first robotics manufacturer to achieve Security Level 2 certification in accordance with IEC 62443-4-2 for its robot systems based on the new iiQKA.OS2 operating system and KR C5 controller platform.

The certification marks an important milestone for industrial automation as production environments become more digital, connected and software-driven. As companies increasingly operate automation systems in self-hosted and company-owned environments, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance and secure communication are becoming essential requirements.

KUKA said iiQKA.OS2 has been designed to address these changing demands by combining cybersecurity and performance within a single platform.

The robot system already meets the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2024/2847 Cyber Resilience and fully complies with EN ISO 10218-1:2025, creating a secure and future-ready foundation for automated production.

KUKA said the growing connectivity of industrial production systems is changing the way automation platforms must be designed. Functional safety remains important, but digital control processes, data flows and communication interfaces must now also be protected reliably.

With iiQKA.OS2, KUKA is addressing these requirements through a platform designed for secure networked production environments, including controlled access and protected communication.

Marc Steigerwald, Strategic Program Manager at KUKA, said iiQKA.OS2 provides the foundation for a new generation of industrial automation.

“With iiQKA.OS2, we are creating the foundation for a new generation of industrial automation: more intuitive, more connected, and more secure,” said Steigerwald.

He added that Product Security Level 2 represents a major milestone in KUKA’s platform strategy, as cybersecurity is no longer an additional feature but a central requirement for robust, future-ready production systems.

In addition to its cybersecurity certification, KUKA robot systems with iiQKA.OS2 meet the requirements of EN ISO 10218-1:2025 and already comply with the new Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 for machinery and related products.

This gives industrial users a standard-compliant basis for automation applications and supports future machine concepts as regulatory requirements evolve internationally.

Safety functions such as Normal Stop, Restart Interlock and monitoring of all axes help ensure that production systems can be operated efficiently, reliably and safely.

Alongside its compliance and cybersecurity capabilities, iiQKA.OS2 is designed to deliver a more powerful software-driven control environment when used with the new KR C5 controller family.

KUKA said the optimised system architecture enables more intuitive operation, more efficient processes and stronger performance compared with earlier controller generations.

The company is positioning iiQKA.OS2 as a future-oriented robotics platform that combines the long-standing experience of KUKA System Software with modern technology stacks, a web-based user interface and scalable architecture.

The operating system was developed to make robots easier to operate, accelerate engineering processes and make automation more accessible across different industries and applications.

A key part of the platform strategy is the integration of iiQKA.OS2 with the iiQWorks engineering platform.

While iiQKA.OS2 provides the secure and high-performance runtime environment, iiQWorks supports end-to-end planning, simulation and commissioning in a digital workflow that can operate independently of physical hardware.

With iiQWorks, KUKA provides a central platform for configuration, simulation and offline programming, creating the basis for end-to-end digital engineering processes.

At the centre of the platform is iiQWorks.Sim, which enables robot cells to be planned, programmed and validated before commissioning.

The AI-powered iiQWorks.Copilot supports engineers by simplifying engineering tasks and assisting users in their daily workflows.

KUKA said the combination of iiQKA.OS2 and iiQWorks creates an end-to-end ecosystem that brings together a secure runtime environment and a powerful engineering framework.

By combining regulatory compliance, cybersecurity, performance and digital twin capabilities, the platform is designed to support a new generation of automation solutions that are more integrated, scalable and consistently digital.

Media Contact:

Sandra Hirsch
Global Content Marketing Manager
KUKA Deutschland GmbH, Zugspitzstraße 140, 86165 Augsburg, Germany
Tel: +49 160 92695911

SOURCE: KUKA