Thanks to its compliance, the LBR iiwa can trace and process irregular surfaces without the need to program the path precisely or position workpieces exactly. The robot sensitively and autonomously follows the contour without penetrating surfaces or losing contact. The LBR iiwa automatically compensates for irregularities in the workpiece. Furthermore, a better cycle time is achieved because the motion to the point of contact can be carried out at a higher velocity than with conventional industrial robots.