F Series Controller S-type
The F Series Controller S-type is a controller for industrial robots from Kawasaki Robotics (Kawasaki Heavy Industries), launched on 5 November 2026 as an F-series variant with enhanced cybersecurity features. It was developed in response to the increasing digitalization (IoT) of manufacturing sites and the growing requirements for protection against cyberattacks.
On the IT-security layer, the controller provides username/password authentication, access-rights management, operation logging and secure communication (SSH, FTPS, HTTPS). It verifies system integrity at startup (secure boot) and controls application execution, reducing the risk of tampering and unauthorized software execution. Additional mechanisms include session management, communication-service restriction, packet filtering, file encryption, a security log and secure software updates.
The S-type retains the functional-safety technologies of earlier F-series controllers and extends them with, among others, PROFIsafe support, combining safety and security. The product was developed in accordance with the international standard IEC 62443-4-1 (Kawasaki is certified), and its deployment supports compliance with, among others, the EU Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230, the ISO 10218-1:2025 standard and the Cyber Resilience Act.
Classification
Industrial robot controller · serves as: Control.
Which group F Series Controller S-type belongs to and how it is built
Subcategory of robot control units — cabinets and modules that execute a robot's motion and logic.
Component type: an industrial control unit (controller) for a robot arm or system.