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Augsburg, Germany

Kuka Laboratories Gmbh

USPTO Granted Patents = 36

% Expired Patents = 19.4

EPO Patents = 35

Forward Citations = 1,663

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45 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Tobias Ortmaier (9 out of 13 patents)

Günter Schreiber (6 out of 15 patents)

Dirk Jacob (6 out of 12 patents)

4. Uwe Zimmermann (4 out of 12 patents)

5. Thomas Neff (3 out of 10 patents)

6. Marc-Walter Ueberle (3 out of 11 patents)

7. Manfred Hüttenhofer (3 out of 7 patents)

8. Martin Weiss (3 out of 10 patents)

9. Mario Selic (2 out of 20 patents)

10. Andreas Aurnhammer (2 out of 4 patents)

11. Johannes Kurth (2 out of 4 patents)

12. Andreas Hagenauer (2 out of 13 patents)

13. Torsten Hasenzahl (2 out of 3 patents)

14. Christian Sonner (2 out of 4 patents)

15. Josef Hofmann (2 out of 4 patents)

Core Competencies:

Robotic Surgery

Industrial Robot

Medical Workstation

Manipulator Control

Collision-Free Path Planning

Torque Sensors

Automated Manipulator

X-Ray Device

Command Input Method

Resource Management

Sterile Barrier

Brake Testing

36 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 10130431 - Robotic surgery system and surgical instrument (2018-11-20),

2. 9266238 - Robot control method (2016-02-23),

3. 9063539 - Method and device for command input in a controller of a manipulator (2015-06-23),

4. 8972062 - Method for mounting components by means of an industrial robot (2015-03-03),

5. 8965583 - Robot, medical work station, and method for projecting an image onto the surface of an object (2015-02-24),

6. 8914152 - Method for collision-free path planning of an industrial robot (2014-12-16),

7. 8864594 - Carnival ride and method for operating the carnival ride (2014-10-21),

8. 8843237 - Method and device for controlling a manipulator (2014-09-23),

9. 8833862 - Wheel (2014-09-16),

10. 8831779 - Medical robot and method for meeting the performance requirements of a medical robot (2014-09-09),

11. 8828023 - Medical workstation (2014-09-09),

12. 8801730 - Retention device, medical robot and method to set the tool center point of a medical robot (2014-08-12),

13. 8793018 - Data processing system for an industrial robot and method for managing available resources thereof (2014-07-29),

14. 8774969 - Method for allowing a manipulator to cover a predetermined trajectory, and control device for carrying out said method (2014-07-08),

15. 8774965 - Method and device for controlling a manipulator (2014-07-08),

Company Overview

Kuka Laboratories GmbH, based in Augsburg, Germany, is a prominent player in the field of automation and robotics. The company specializes in developing advanced robotic systems and automation solutions tailored for various industries, including manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare. Kuka Laboratories focuses on integrating cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning into their robotic applications, enhancing efficiency and precision in industrial processes. Their commitment to innovation positions them as a leader in the global robotics market.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

36 Patents

#11 in Augsburg

#1,397 in Germany

#18,745 in the World

Augsburg, Germany

Kuka Laboratories Gmbh

Forward Citations = 1,663

45 inventors:

Tobias Ortmaier (9 out of 13 patents)

Günter Schreiber (6 out of 15 patents)

Dirk Jacob (6 out of 12 patents)

4. Uwe Zimmermann (4 out of 12 patents)

5. Thomas Neff (3 out of 10 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Kuka Laboratories Gmbh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/kuka-laboratories

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]

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