MSD TECHNOLOGY / ROBOTICS DIRECTORY

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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?

Schematische Typenillustration: Fertigung / Cobot
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Manufacturing / 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.

Schematische Typenillustration: Fertigung / Cobot
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Manufacturing / 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.

Schematische Typenillustration: Manipulation / Forschung
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Manipulation / 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 bei Forvia
MiR250 at Forvia, application-specific configuration; third-party application example · Photo: AnnaEbdrup · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Cropped image
Warehousing / 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.

Schematische Typenillustration: Gewerbliche Bodenreinigung
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Commercial 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.

Schematische Typenillustration: Büro / Gewerbliche Bodenreinigung
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Office / 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.

Schematische Typenillustration: Garten / Außenanlagen
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Gardens / 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.

Spot von Boston Dynamics
Boston Dynamics Spot; not an MSD project photograph · Photo: Jonte / Jonatan Holmgren · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Cropped image
Inspection / 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.

MSD project approach: Inspection points, measurement-data integration, anomaly workflows and supervised trials.

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.

Schematische Typenillustration: Mobile Manipulation / Forschung
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Mobile 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.

MSD project approach: Navigation, gripping/sensor trials, simulation and prototype material-flow integration.

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-Modellfamilie; abgebildete EDU-Ausstattung nicht bestätigt
Unitree G1 model family; pictured EDU specification not confirmed · Photo: Sayanesy · Wikimedia Commons · CC0 1.0 · Cropped image
Humanoid / 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.

Schematische Typenillustration: Fertigung / Cobot
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Manufacturing / 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.

Schematische Typenillustration: Fertigung / Cobot
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Manufacturing / 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.

Schematische Typenillustration: Fertigung / Cobot
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Manufacturing / 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.

Schematische Typenillustration: Industrie / Präzisionshandling
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Industry / 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.

Schematische Typenillustration: Logistik / AMR
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Logistics / 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.

Schematische Typenillustration: Reinigung / Gewerbe
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Cleaning / 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.

Schematische Typenillustration: Entwicklung / mobile Außenrobotik
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Development / 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.

Schematische Typenillustration: Logistik / Humanoide Entwicklung
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Logistics / 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.

Official Hilti publication ↗

FROM MANUFACTURER TO OPERATIONS

The next question
is your task.

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.