KUKA Achieves First Robotics Security Level 2 Certification Under IEC 62443-4-2

KUKA has become the first robotics manufacturer to achieve Security Level 2 certification according to IEC 62443-4-2 for its iiQKA.OS2 operating system and KR C5 controller platform. The certification marks a major milestone in securing connected industrial automation systems against evolving cyber threats.

As manufacturing environments become increasingly digital, connected and software-controlled, cybersecurity has become a critical requirement alongside functional safety. KUKA's certified robot systems are designed to protect communication interfaces, data flows and access controls within connected production environments, addressing the specific challenges of self-hosted automation infrastructure.

The iiQKA.OS2 platform achieves Security Level 2 certification while also meeting requirements under Regulation (EU) 2024/2847 Cyber Resilience, Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 for machinery, and EN ISO 10218-1:2025. Safety functions including Normal Stop, Restart Interlock and comprehensive axis monitoring ensure production systems operate reliably and in compliance with global regulatory standards.

Marc Steigerwald, Strategic Program Manager at KUKA, stated:

"With iiQKA.OS2, we are creating the foundation for a new generation of industrial automation: more intuitive, more connected, and more secure. Product Security Level 2 marks a significant milestone in our platform strategy. Cybersecurity is no longer an add-on topic today, but a central requirement for robust, future-ready production systems."

The iiQKA.OS2 operating system combines KUKA's decades of robotics software expertise with modern technology stacks, web-based user interfaces and scalable architecture. In combination with the KR C5 controller family, the platform delivers improved performance, intuitive operation and efficient processes compared with previous generations.

KUKA is integrating iiQKA.OS2 with its iiQWorks engineering ecosystem, enabling digital twin capabilities, end-to-end simulation, offline programming and AI-powered engineering support through iiQWorks.Copilot. iiQWorks.Sim allows planning, programming and validation of robot cells before commissioning, raising efficiency across the entire automation lifecycle.

Together, iiQKA.OS2 and iiQWorks form an end-to-end ecosystem combining a secure runtime environment with a powerful engineering framework—creating the foundation for more integrated, scalable and consistently digital automation solutions.