Learn KUKA-SUNRISE-EXTENSIONS with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Installation Setup
Install KUKA Sunrise Workbench on your development PC
Add Sunrise Extension libraries to your Java project
Configure robot controller connection in Workbench
Verify licensing for any commercial modules
Test example projects to ensure proper integration
Environment Setup
Install KUKA Sunrise Workbench IDE
Install JDK compatible with Workbench
Add extension libraries to project classpath
Connect PC to robot controller
Test example projects to verify setup
Config Files
Extension library JARs
Project configuration XML/JSON files
Safety module parameter files
Simulation project files
Documentation for module usage
Cli Commands
Workbench build - compile Java project with extensions
Deploy - send program to robot controller
Simulate - run project in offline simulator
Monitor - track robot status and logs
Update - refresh library versions in project
Internationalization
Extensions support multiple units and coordinate conventions
Documentation available in English and select languages
API uses standard Java internationalization mechanisms
Applicable to global KUKA robot deployments
Parameter names can be localized for operator interfaces
Accessibility
Accessible to Java developers familiar with robotics
Documentation and examples provided by KUKA
Supported on Windows Workbench environment
Simulation allows safe testing without robot
Community support via KUKA developer forums
Ui Styling
Workbench IDE provides visual project structure
Simulation viewport shows robot motion
Panels display module parameters and logs
Optional dashboards for monitoring robot states
No native GUI styling for robot program logic
State Management
Robot states managed via safety and motion modules
I/O states abstracted through API classes
Simulation state mirrors real controller state
Concurrent threads handled safely
Exceptions and errors logged for debugging
Data Management
Waypoint and trajectory data stored in Java objects
I/O values monitored and updated in real-time
Safety parameters loaded from configuration files
Logs stored for runtime analysis
External device data interfaced via APIs