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eDavid

Built by University of Konstanz

Updated May 2026·methodology
eDavid

Overview

eDavid is a industrial arm robot manufactured by University of Konstanz in DE, first introduced in 2009. painting robot

Specifications

Category: Industrial Arm
Arm class
standard industrial
Axes
6
Payload
10 kg
Reach
1100 mm
Weight
55 kg
IP rating
IP54
Mounting
floor, ceiling, wall
Controller
KR C4
Programming
teach pendant,code python,code ros,proprietary app,offline programming
Tool flange
ISO 9409-1
Safety cert.
CE, ISO 10218-1
Maturity
scaled
Industries
art, research

Detailed specifications

Motion & kinematics2
Dof
44
Dof Per Arm
6
Sensors1
Sensor Suite
Camera for visual feedback and observation of canvas
Compute1
Onboard Compute
true
Other11
Applications
painting,art
Sub Category
humanoid
Api Available
true
Company Country
DE
Procedure Types
robotic painting,brush stroke application
Deployment Count
only used at the University of Konstanz[5]
Deployment Notes
Used only at University of Konstanz; ABB IRB 1660ID robot with light barrier safety; statically mounted[1][5]
Youtube Video Id
ithron_minya
Compatible Vision
true
Software Platform
Custom control software for robotic painting
Additional Information
* **Unique Capabilities:** Active vibration damping for improved weld quality; Dual-check safety (DCS) for safe human collaboration modes without extra guarding (limited). * **Software Ecosystem:** KUKA.Connect IoT platform for predictive maintenance; WorkVisual for offline programming and simulation; KUKA.Navigation for palletizing patterns. * **Competitive Differentiators:** Lower total cost of ownership (15-year service life); Fast 50000-hour MTBF; Global service network (35+ countries). * **Known Limitations:** Payload limited to 10 kg; IP54 rating not suitable for wet environments; limited reach for large part geometries. * **Financing Options:** Leasing and robot-as-a-service (RaaS) models available through KUKA Financial Services.

Where will these robots operate? Often the same as your country — add more for multi-country deployments.

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