A robot becomes a suitable application only through tooling, programming, interfaces and a tested process. MSD plans this connection as a joint project: from selection and trial setup to integration, instruction and agreed support.
Existing manufacturer specifications: 12 November 2026; eight additions checked against official sources on 13 November 2026. No claims of our own stock, immediate operational readiness or authorised distribution partnerships. Availability and suitability are clarified for the specific configuration.
SELECTION / NOT A RANKING
Which technology fits which task?
Type illustration · not a product photographManufacturing / Cobot / Commercially offered platform
Universal Robots
UR20
Machine tending, material handling and palletising with application-specific grippers and cells.
20 kg nominal payload1750 mm reach
Integration, procurement & limitations
Integration: PolyScope, URScript, URCap ecosystem; check the specific version and interfaces for each controller.
MSD project approach: Process assessment, gripper/cell concept, programming and instruction; safety acceptance with qualified specialist partners.
Procurement route: Enquire with the manufacturer or its regional sales team; no confirmation of immediate stock availability.
Limitations: The extended 25 kg payload applies only under the manufacturer's conditions. Tooling, the safety concept and machine connectivity are additional integration tasks.
Type illustration · not a product photographManufacturing / Cobot / Commercially offered platform
KUKA
LBR iisy family
Assembly, machine tending, handling and application-specific manufacturing tasks.
3–15 kg payload depending on model760–1300 mm reach depending on model
Integration, procurement & limitations
Integration: iiQKA.OS2 and iiQWorks; the manufacturer describes PLC/CNC, fieldbus/I/O, external HMIs, grippers and vision as integration routes.
MSD project approach: Workflow planning, virtual commissioning, machine connectivity and supported deployment with suitable specialist partners.
Procurement route: KUKA Germany: request a quotation or use my.KUKA Marketplace; confirm the configuration and delivery date.
Limitations: Values are ranges across the family and must not be presented as one model's combined specifications. Collaborative operation depends on the entire application.
Type illustration · not a product photographManipulation / Research / Available research platform
Franka Robotics
Franka Research 3
Force-controlled manipulation, gripping, research and learning experiments.
3 kg payload855 mm reach
Integration, procurement & limitations
Integration: FCI, libfranka, official Python integration, ROS/ROS 2, MATLAB; observe the system-image/SDK compatibility matrix.
MSD project approach: Gripping trials, force/contact behaviour, teleoperation, data collection and prototype process integration.
Procurement route: Enquire with the manufacturer in Germany; check the specific configuration, contract and delivery conditions.
Limitations: A research platform, not a ready-made unattended production cell. Real-time control and a safe trial environment must be configured.
MiR250 at Forvia, application-specific configuration; third-party application example · Photo: AnnaEbdrup · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Cropped imageWarehousing / Intralogistics / Commercially offered AMR platform
Mobile Industrial Robots
MiR250
Autonomous internal material transport with suitable attachments, trolley/rack connections and fleet management.
Up to 250 kg payloadTravel speed up to 2 m/s
Integration, procurement & limitations
Integration: MiR Fleet, top modules and REST API; the manufacturer's academy documents REST integration.
MSD project approach: Route assessment, missions, ERP/WMS order integration, fleet workflows and operational monitoring.
Procurement route: Manufacturer sales enquiry and demonstration; confirm a regional integrator and delivery availability in Germany.
Limitations: Speed, throughput and usable routes depend on layout, traffic and safety configuration. Not a universal outdoor or port robot.
Type illustration · not a product photographCommercial floor cleaning / Commercially offered
Kärcher
KIRA B 50
Autonomous scrubber-drying of suitable indoor areas with mapping, obstacle detection and an optional docking station.
550 mm brush working width55 l clean water and 55 l dirty water
Integration, procurement & limitations
Integration: Teach-in, fleet/cleaning reports, optional docking and roller-door connectivity; the 2026 data sheet lists VDA 5050; check specific compatibility.
MSD project approach: Site assessment, cleaning zones, deployment schedules, operational support and maintenance coordination.
Procurement route: Kärcher Germany provides consultation and quotations; site inspection and instruction before deployment.
Limitations: Different revisions of manufacturer documentation list different theoretical area capacities; therefore no guaranteed hourly coverage is published. Do not infer yacht-deck, stair or general-purpose cleaning capability.
Type illustration · not a product photographOffice / Commercial floor cleaning / Commercially offered
Gausium
Phantas
Vacuuming, sweeping, scrubbing and dust-mopping on suitable hard floors and carpets.
4 cleaning modes
Integration, procurement & limitations
Integration: Gausium Cloud/Open API, maps, tasks and operating data; check the API version, firmware, account binding and permissions.
MSD project approach: Zoning, scheduling, interface design and a documented on-site pilot.
Procurement route: Enquire with the manufacturer's specialists; specifically confirm authorised regional service and delivery to Germany.
Limitations: Distinguish Phantas from Phantas Extra; do not present the manufacturer's maximum improvements as MSD results. Docking stations and building compatibility are project-dependent.
Type illustration · not a product photographGardens / Outdoor grounds / Commercially offered in Germany
Husqvarna
CEORA 546 EPOS
Systematic mowing of large lawns within virtual satellite-supported boundaries.
RTK-GNSS: manufacturer states accuracy of up to 2 cm
Integration, procurement & limitations
Integration: EPOS zones, Automower Connect and Husqvarna Fleet Services; check API permissions and CEORA coverage before custom software integration.
MSD project approach: Area planning, zones, operating hours and care/maintenance coordination with a specialist dealer.
Procurement route: Husqvarna specialist dealers in Germany; installation and HyperCare training are offered.
Limitations: The drive unit requires a suitable cutting deck, charging station and reference solution. Area capacity depends on mowing frequency, quality target and configuration; no blanket area guarantee. Plan boundaries, obstacles and protection of animals and people separately.
Boston Dynamics Spot; not an MSD project photograph · Photo: Jonte / Jonatan Holmgren · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Cropped imageInspection / Industry / Commercially offered inspection platform
Boston Dynamics
Spot
Repeatable inspection routes and sensor-data collection with suitable camera/measurement payloads.
14 kg payloadUp to 1.6 m/s
Integration, procurement & limitations
Integration: Official Spot SDK with Python client, API protocol and payload interfaces.
Procurement route: Manufacturer enquiry and enterprise/partner route; specifically check export, end-user and German service conditions.
Limitations: Not an all-purpose tradesperson; an arm and specialist sensors are additional equipment. Assess the environment, stairs, access rights and risks. No unassessed yacht or port deployment.
Type illustration · not a product photographMobile manipulation / Research / Commercially offered modular platform
Robotnik
RB-THERON
Indoor research and integration projects, navigation and optional gripping/vision attachments.
Up to 1.25 m/sIP30 / Indoor
Integration, procurement & limitations
Integration: ROS 2, modular navigation/localisation software, web HMI and simulation.
Procurement route: Enquire with the manufacturer in Spain/EU; confirm delivery to Germany, service and the specific configuration.
Limitations: The manufacturer page gives conflicting endurance figures of up to 6 and up to 8 hours; confirm runtime in the data sheet before publication. Do not infer outdoor suitability from this platform.
Unitree G1 model family; pictured EDU specification not confirmed · Photo: Sayanesy · Wikimedia Commons · CC0 1.0 · Cropped imageHumanoid / Research pilot / Available development platform, not a ready-made autonomous employee
Unitree Robotics
G1 EDU
Movement, teleoperation, learning and manipulation research, depending on the specific equipment.
23–43 degrees of freedom depending on EDU configuration1320 mm height according to the product page
Integration, procurement & limitations
Integration: Secondary development requires a compatible EDU configuration; check the official Unitree resource/SDK route and model version.
MSD project approach: Simulation and teleoperation trials, training data, safe individual capabilities and documented research pilots.
Procurement route: Manufacturer sales contact for EDU; check import, EU conformity, support, export restrictions and exact SDK authorisation before ordering.
Limitations: The manufacturer describes the field as early exploration; some demonstrated capabilities remain under development. Secondary development is listed for EDU, not the base G1. Proximity to people and force effects require safeguarded tests. No universal domestic or production capability is claimed.
Type illustration · not a product photographManufacturing / Cobot / Manufacturer platform / Assess use for each project
ABB
GoFa CRB 15000
Collaborative robot family for machine loading, assembly, screwdriving and material handling. Variants with 5, 10 or 12 kg payload enable different cell concepts.
Integration, procurement & limitations
MSD project approach: Assess the specific task, compare alternatives, plan procurement and teaching, and integrate interfaces with the necessary specialist partners.
Limitations: Grippers, feeding, interfaces and the protective concept must suit the specific application. A cobot alone does not guarantee a safe overall process.
Procurement route: Manufacturer or regional sales team; no claim of MSD distribution authorisation or our own stock availability.
Type illustration · not a product photographManufacturing / Cobot / Manufacturer platform / Assess use for each project
FANUC
CRX-10iA
Six-axis cobot for recurring handling and manufacturing tasks. Manufacturer specifications: 10 kg payload and 1,249 mm reach; hand-guiding supports teaching.
Integration, procurement & limitations
MSD project approach: Assess the specific task, compare alternatives, plan procurement and teaching, and integrate interfaces with the necessary specialist partners.
Limitations: The CRX family includes different variants. Standard, food and painting models must not be treated as equivalent.
Procurement route: Manufacturer or regional sales team; no claim of MSD distribution authorisation or our own stock availability.
Type illustration · not a product photographManufacturing / Cobot / Manufacturer platform / Assess use for each project
Yaskawa
MOTOMAN-HC10DTP
Robot arm for assembly, screwdriving, machine tending and packaging. The manufacturer's overview states 10 kg payload and a maximum reach of 1,379 mm.
Integration, procurement & limitations
MSD project approach: Assess the specific task, compare alternatives, plan procurement and teaching, and integrate interfaces with the necessary specialist partners.
Limitations: Check the protection rating and operating conditions for the chosen configuration. Dust or drip protection does not replace an application-specific safety concept.
Procurement route: Manufacturer or regional sales team; no claim of MSD distribution authorisation or our own stock availability.
Type illustration · not a product photographIndustry / Precision handling / Manufacturer platform / Assess use for each project
Stäubli
TX2-60 / TX2-60L
Compact six-axis industrial robot for assembly, electronics handling and machine loading. TX2-60: 4.5 kg and 670 mm; TX2-60L: 3.7 kg and 920 mm.
Integration, procurement & limitations
MSD project approach: Assess the specific task, compare alternatives, plan procurement and teaching, and integrate interfaces with the necessary specialist partners.
Limitations: Safety functions and variants for special environments are project-specific or optional. Collaborative operation is not assumed.
Procurement route: Manufacturer or regional sales team; no claim of MSD distribution authorisation or our own stock availability.
Type illustration · not a product photographLogistics / AMR / Manufacturer platform / Assess use for each project
OMRON
MD-650 / MD-900
Autonomous mobile platforms for heavy material transport between storage, staging and production. The models have maximum payloads of 650 and 900 kg respectively.
Integration, procurement & limitations
MSD project approach: Assess the specific task, compare alternatives, plan procurement and teaching, and integrate interfaces with the necessary specialist partners.
Limitations: Suitable indoor conditions, load attachments, handover stations, traffic routes, fleet management and charging plans form part of the complete system.
Procurement route: Manufacturer or regional sales team; no claim of MSD distribution authorisation or our own stock availability.
Type illustration · not a product photographCleaning / Commercial use / Manufacturer platform / Assess use for each project
PUDU Robotics
CC1
Commercial cleaning robot combining sweeping, vacuuming, scrubbing and mopping. Suitable applications range from retail and offices to hotels and manufacturing.
Integration, procurement & limitations
MSD project approach: Assess the specific task, compare alternatives, plan procurement and teaching, and integrate interfaces with the necessary specialist partners.
Limitations: Assess floor types, obstacles, cleaning results and operating hours on site. Carpet modules and automatic service stations require separate consideration.
Procurement route: Manufacturer or regional sales team; no claim of MSD distribution authorisation or our own stock availability.
Type illustration · not a product photographDevelopment / Mobile outdoor robotics / Manufacturer platform / Assess use for each project
Clearpath Robotics
Husky A300
Adaptable mobile development platform for inspection and sensor projects. ROS 2 and interfaces for cameras, LiDAR and custom attachments support application development.
Integration, procurement & limitations
MSD project approach: Assess the specific task, compare alternatives, plan procurement and teaching, and integrate interfaces with the necessary specialist partners.
Limitations: A development platform, not a ready-made universal autonomous employee. Payload, speed and endurance depend on terrain, battery and configuration.
Procurement route: Manufacturer or regional sales team; no claim of MSD distribution authorisation or our own stock availability.
Type illustration · not a product photographLogistics / Humanoid development / Announced development / Check status for each variant
Agility Robotics
Digit / Digit 5
Humanoid platform for material handling and logistics. Agility describes container applications using Digit 4 and is developing Digit 5 for further industrial workflows.
Integration, procurement & limitations
MSD project approach: Assess the specific task, compare alternatives, plan procurement and teaching, and integrate interfaces with the necessary specialist partners.
Limitations: Digit 5 is an announced development. Some functions and safety features remain under development. No general availability or universal production readiness is promised.
Procurement route: Manufacturer or regional sales team; no claim of MSD distribution authorisation or our own stock availability.
CONSTRUCTION SITE / APPLICATION-SPECIFIC
Different environment. Different requirements.
Hilti documents Jaibot, a semi-autonomous drilling robot for overhead installations. This is an example of specialised construction robotics. A currently available standard purchase or rental route is not confirmed here; deployment must be clarified directly for each project.
Which material? Which environment? Which cycle time? Which exception? These answers determine grippers, sensors, programs and the safety concept – and therefore a sensible first trial.