Mobile Robot Platform (MRP) — 300 kg Payload with KUKA QUANTEC & IONTEC
Decoupled design — robot, transport and power work independently.
Architecture of the Mobile Robot Platforms
The MRP systems from BEC Robotics combine a base that can be transported by AGVs with industrial robots from the KUKA IONTEC and QUANTEC series.
The MRP base is equipped with all the components required for autonomous operation. These include a PLC, a robot controller (KRC5), safety sensors, a module for communication with machines and systems, an integrated power supply, and a compressed air storage tank for the docking system.
Immediate Use
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Efficient transport with AGVs
The MRP systems are moved between workstations using automated guided vehicles (AGVs) – for example, the KUKA KMP1500. The vehicles drive under the MRP base, lift it, and autonomously transport it to the desired station. The AGVs are not solely dedicated to transporting the robot platform: after delivering the MRP to the docking station, they are immediately available for other logistical tasks. This increases the overall utilization of the vehicle fleet and improves efficiency.
Precise Docking for Maximum Process Reliability
At each deployment location, the MRP automatically connects to a permanently installed docking station. This station handles the mechanical mounting as well as the supply of power, compressed air, and communication connections. All necessary utilities are typically already available on-site, as they are usually required for the operation of the machine or system. This reduces installation effort and allows for easy retrofitting of existing production areas.
Ready for Use in 15 Seconds
Thanks to its smart system architecture and precisely fitting docking design, the MRP unit is fully operational within just 15 seconds of docking. The MRP simply needs to connect to the docking station. No camera-based referencing or calibration of the robot is required. As soon as the safety area is clear, the robot can directly enter the process – with the precision of a stationary robot, but with complete location independence.
Key Features
The MRP gives you the mobility of an AGV fleet and the precision and payload capacity of a stationary industrial robot, with no compromise on either side. Three features define the system.
Dock & Produce in 15s
Smart docking connects all media. No calibration. Robot enters process in <15 seconds.
Stationary Precision
Mechanical fixation = stationary robot accuracy. No camera correction after docking.
Scalable & Flexible
Add docking stations easily. One MRP serves multiple stations. Future-proof.
How the MRP Works
A five-step cycle that runs automatically, from AGV transport through to full robotic production. Total time from docking to first part is under 15 seconds.
01
AGV Transports
An AGV (typically the KUKA KMP1500) drives under the MRP base, lifts it, and navigates autonomously to the target docking station.
02
Docks
The MRP base aligns precisely with the permanently installed docking station and connects to it. Mechanical fixation locks the platform down to stationary-robot precision.
03
Power, Air & Data Connect
All utilities (electrical power, compressed air, data) connect automatically through the docking station. There is nothing to plug in by hand.
04
Safety Checks
Onboard safety sensors confirm the work area is clear. The system checks every connection and runs an automated safety validation before the robot is released to move.
05
Produces in Under 15 Seconds
The robot enters the production process straight away, with full stationary-robot accuracy. No camera-based referencing or recalibration is needed. Meanwhile, the AGV is freed up for its next job.
Applications
The MRP suits any high-payload robotic task that benefits from flexible positioning across multiple workstations.
Variants
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MRP Iontec
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MRP Quantec
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Technical Parameter
Controller Compatibility
Mounting Flexibility
Special Variants
Repeatability
Maintenance Cycle
KR Iontec
KR C5 / KR C4
360° (Any position)
Cleanroom, Food, Foundry
+ 0.05mm
20,000 hrs (Oil change)
KR Quantec
KR C5 / KR C4
Floor / Limited Ceiling
Foundry, Press, Shelf
+ 0.05mm
Standard industrial cycle
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Frequently asked questions
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Standard KMR mobile manipulators carry the robot and its power supply on a single integrated platform. That limits payload capacity and positioning accuracy when the unit is mobile. The MRP uses a decoupled architecture: the robot base is transported by a separate AGV, then mechanically fixed to a docking station. The result is stationary-robot precision at payloads up to 300 kg, with no camera correction required.
The MRP is fully connected and ready to produce within 15 seconds of arriving at the docking station. That includes mechanical fixation, utility connection (power, air, data), and automated safety validation.
As many as the production schedule needs. The AGV handles transport between stations while the robot processes at each one. The optimum number of stations per MRP comes down to process cycle times and transport distances.
The MRP IONTEC uses a KUKA KR IONTEC robot arm (payload up to 70 kg, reach up to 3,100 mm). The MRP QUANTEC uses a KUKA KR QUANTEC robot arm (payload up to 300 kg, reach up to 3,900 mm). Both share the same docking system and AGV transport architecture. Which variant is right for you depends on payload and reach.
Yes. MRP docking stations are usually retrofitted to existing machine stations using the utility connections already there for the machine itself (power, compressed air). Major floor modifications are not required. The system is built for integration into existing production environments.
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