What does payload refer to in the context of KUKA robots?

In the context of KUKA robots, payload refers specifically to the maximum weight that the robot can safely handle while performing its tasks. This measurement is critical because it determines the types of materials and components the robot can manipulate during automated processes such as assembly, welding, or material handling. Understanding the payload capacity is essential for ensuring that the robot operates within safe limits, preventing mechanical failure and ensuring operational efficiency. This capability allows users to select robots suited to their particular applications based on the weight of the items being handled.

Speed, volume of occupied space, and the number of tasks a robot can perform, while important in their own right, do not define what payload means in a robotics context. Thus, recognizing payload as the maximum weight is vital for proper robot operation and application in various industrial settings.