Semantic scene understanding - Research demonstration - 2020-06-23 - Robot Object Retrieval with Contextual Natural Language Queries - source: arxiv.org
Object manipulation - Research demonstration - 2026-06-04 - Robot manipulation of physical puzzles is important for automatic assembly and disassembly tasks. - source: arxiv.org
Precision insertion - Research demonstration - 2025-09-24 - Deployed in realtime torque control on a KUKA LBR iiwa, the approach enables smooth obstacle traversal and generalizes to unseen tasks, achieving 100% success in multi-geometry peg-in-hole insertion. - source: arxiv.org
Pick and place - Research demonstration - 2024-09-30 - On a mock pick-and-place scenario with both transient and quasi-static collisions, the authors demonstrate how sensitivity to collisions influences the task performance and number of stops. - source: arxiv.org
Object retrieval - Research demonstration - 2020-06-23 - The authors develop a model to retrieve objects based on descriptions of their usage. - source: arxiv.org
Force-controlled manipulation - Claimed - KUKA presents LBR iiwa for delicate collaborative assembly, force-controlled component installation and handling alongside human operators. - source: kuka.com
Robotic inspection - Research demonstration - 2026-06-17 - Coupled Routing and Configuration Optimization for Multi-Viewpoint Robotic Inspection - source: arxiv.org
Robotic assembly - Claimed - KUKA presents LBR iiwa for delicate collaborative assembly, force-controlled component installation and handling alongside human operators. - source: kuka.com
Material handling - Claimed - KUKA presents LBR iiwa for delicate collaborative assembly, force-controlled component installation and handling alongside human operators. - source: kuka.com