Kivnon K05 Twister Overview
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.
Key Specifications
Specification | Kivnon K05 Twister |
Manufacturer | Kivnon |
Model | K05 Twister |
Category | Mobile robot / AMR/AGV |
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 |
Price | From USD 40,000 |
Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
Applications
Intralogistics
Line-side delivery
Pallet movement
Cart towing
Warehouse transport
Industries
Warehousing · Manufacturing · Automotive · Electronics · Logistics · Retail fulfillment · Healthcare
Technical Details
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
Kivnon K05 Twister Review Summary
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.
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 It Is For
The Kivnon K05 Twister fits plants and warehouses that need to move goods between stations without fixed conveyors.
Full review: Kivnon K05 Twister Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the Mobile Robot
