DLR - German Aerospace Center
"Research for a better tomorrow"
Germany national research center for aeronautics, space, transportation, energy, and security, with a world-leading robotics and mechatronics institute.
The German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum fuer Luft- und Raumfahrt, DLR) is Germany national research institution for aeronautics, space, transportation, and energy, headquartered in Cologne. Founded in its modern form in 1997, DLR operates 51 institutes and facilities across 30 German locations and employs over 11,000 staff. Its Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics in Oberpfaffenhofen pioneers lightweight robot arms, compliant robotic systems, and surgical robots.
Key innovations include the DLR LWR lightweight robot licensed to KUKA as the LBR iiwa and the MIRO minimally invasive surgical robot. DLR also develops autonomous space manipulators for in-orbit servicing and lunar exploration, contributing to ESA and NASA missions. As Germany space agency, DLR manages Germany participation in the International Space Station and planetary exploration programs.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
DLR LWR - Lightweight Robot Arm
Torque-controlled lightweight robot arm developed at DLR, licensed to KUKA as the basis for the LBR iiwa collaborative robot.
MIRO - Minimally Invasive Robot
DLR lightweight surgical robot arm for minimally invasive procedures, enabling robotic-assisted surgery at the operating table.
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+49 2203 601-1852HEADQUARTERS
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Founded
1997
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Research Institute
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Europe
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