Kivnon K05 Twister Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the Mobile Robot
Updated: 2 days ago
The Kivnon K05 Twister is a mobile robot with a maximum payload of 450 kg load capacity; up to 1000 kg towing capacity, listed from USD 40,000. This review covers its full specifications, design, integration, applications and price, so you can decide whether it fits your automation project.
Quick Verdict
The Kivnon K05 Twister is a compact automated guided vehicle that carries up to 450 kg on its chassis and tows up to 1000 kg at a maximum speed of 0.7 m/s. It is designed to drive underneath racks and carts, lift them with its integrated 60 mm lifting table and move them through tight spaces, rotating 360° on its own axis. The vehicle measures 800 × 800 × 280 mm, follows magnetic guidance with RFID reading and stops with an accuracy of ±10 mm. It runs on LiFePO4 lithium batteries that recharge automatically through brushes and floor pads, and it is protected by a front laser scanner, a safety PLC and an emergency stop. Fleet integration is handled through Kivnon Fleet Manager with support for VDA 5050, Wi-Fi, OPC UA, UDP and TCP. It is listed from USD 40,000.
Kivnon K05 Twister at a Glance
Product type: Mobile robot
Maximum payload: 450 kg load capacity; up to 1000 kg towing capacity
Speed: 0.7 m/s max. speed
Price: from USD 40,000
Kivnon K05 Twister Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the Kivnon K05 Twister.
Specification | Kivnon K05 Twister |
Manufacturer | Kivnon |
Model | K05 Twister |
Product type | Mobile robot |
Maximum payload | 450 kg load capacity; up to 1000 kg towing capacity |
Speed | 0.7 m/s max. speed |
Interfaces | VDA 5050, Wi-Fi, OPC UA, UDP, TCP, Kivnon Fleet Manager |
Starting price | From USD 40,000 |
Detailed Technical Data
Load capacity 450 kg on the chassis
Towing capacity up to 1000 kg
Integrated lifting table with 60 mm stroke
Max. speed 0.7 m/s
Magnetic guidance with RFID reading
Stopping accuracy ±10 mm
Dimensions 800 × 800 × 280 mm
Bidirectional travel with 360° rotation on its own axis
LiFePO4 lithium batteries
Automatic charging via brushes and floor pads
Front laser scanner, safety PLC and emergency stop
Design and Build Quality
The K05 Twister is a mobile robot made by Kivnon. Published build data: dimensions 800 × 800 × 280 mm.
Integration and Fleet Setup
Mapping, fleet management software, charging and connection to warehouse or production systems are part of the project scope for the K05 Twister and are defined with the supplier.
Kivnon K05 Twister Applications and Use Cases
Typical applications for the K05 Twister are intralogistics, line-side delivery, pallet movement, cart towing and warehouse transport.
Intralogistics
The K05 Twister is used for intralogistics, carrying up to 450 kg load capacity; up to 1000 kg towing capacity.
Line-side delivery
The K05 Twister is used for line-side delivery, carrying up to 450 kg load capacity; up to 1000 kg towing capacity.
Pallet movement
The K05 Twister is used for pallet movement, carrying up to 450 kg load capacity; up to 1000 kg towing capacity.
Kivnon K05 Twister Price and Value
The Kivnon K05 Twister is listed from USD 40,000 on All Things Cobots. Fleet software, charging equipment, accessories and integration affect the final price and are quoted separately. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Maximum payload of 450 kg load capacity; up to 1000 kg towing capacity
Speed: 0.7 m/s max. speed
Wide choice of communication interfaces
Cons
Needs clear, level floor routes or a prepared operating area
Fleet software, charging and integration are quoted separately
Who Should Buy the Kivnon K05 Twister?
The Kivnon K05 Twister fits plants and warehouses that need to move goods between stations without fixed conveyors.
See the full Kivnon K05 Twister product listing on All Things Cobots.
Kivnon K05 Twister FAQ
How much does the Kivnon K05 Twister cost?
The Kivnon K05 Twister is listed from USD 40,000 on All Things Cobots. The price is indicative and may change, and it does not include installation or integration.
What is the Kivnon K05 Twister?
The Kivnon K05 Twister is a compact automated guided vehicle that carries up to 450 kg on its chassis and tows up to 1000 kg at a maximum speed of 0.7 m/s.
What payload does the Kivnon K05 Twister handle?
The published maximum payload of the K05 Twister is 450 kg load capacity; up to 1000 kg towing capacity.
How fast is the Kivnon K05 Twister?
Published speed: 0.7 m/s max. speed.
Which interfaces does the Kivnon K05 Twister support?
Published interfaces are VDA 5050, Wi-Fi, OPC UA, UDP, TCP and Kivnon Fleet Manager.
What is the Kivnon K05 Twister used for?
Typical applications are intralogistics, line-side delivery, pallet movement, cart towing and warehouse transport.
Specifications and prices are based on manufacturer and distributor information. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
