New remote-controlled giant robotic saw slices rocks like butter

The KUKA Catonator is a groundbreaking remote-controlled robotic saw designed to revolutionize cutting in construction, shipbuilding, and heavy manufacturing. Mounted on the KUKA FORTEC KR 480 Ultra robotic arm, it features powerful spindle blades ranging from 1,000 to 2,000 mm in diameter, enabling it to slice through tough materials such as steel, concrete, and complex composites with high precision. The saw boasts a payload capacity of up to 300 kg and a reach exceeding 3 meters, combining brute cutting force with advanced automation to handle complex geometries previously unattainable by robots. The Catonator operates fully electrically, powered by a high-performance battery module that eliminates CO₂ emissions and reduces noise and exhaust fumes compared to traditional diesel-powered equipment. Its precision is enhanced by KUKA’s SmartProduction ecosystem, which provides real-time sensor data and machine learning algorithms to optimize cutting paths and blade performance, maintaining a tolerance as fine as 0.1 millimeters.