Kuka has expanded its medical robotics portfolio with the launch of the KR Quantec HC, a heavy-duty robotic system engineered to maneuver large medical equipment such as X-ray C-arms and linear accelerators used in radiation therapy.
Designed for maximum precision and stability, the KR Quantec HC supports payloads of up to 300 kilograms, enabling the highly accurate positioning required for advanced clinical procedures. Kuka says the new system enhances the potential for more precise diagnostics and patient treatments, reinforcing the company’s growing role in healthcare automation.
The robot is being showcased at Medica 2025 in Düsseldorf, where Kuka is also demonstrating its LBR Med – the world’s first robot certified for integration into a medical device. Visitors to Hall 10, Stand A22, can explore hands-on features such as guided teaching, telemanipulation, and collision avoidance using a gaming controller.
Kuka is additionally hosting the final round of its Innovation Award under the theme “Medical Robotics Challenge 2.0.” Five finalist teams, equipped with an LBR Med and an NDI vision system, are presenting solutions aimed at boosting preventive care, clinical treatment, and surgical efficiency. The winner of the €20,000 prize will be announced on November 19.
“Robotics will increasingly shape healthcare in the coming years, opening up new possibilities for patient care,” said Axel Weber, vice president of Kuka’s medical robotics business unit.
