From Components to Humanoids: Making the Next Generation of Robots Accessible to Everyone
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igus is making humanoid robots more accessible with lubrication-free components and AI-based control systems, and has launched a humanoid robot 'Iggy Rob' for under €50,000. The company is expanding its RBTX online platform to offer a wide range of humanoid robotics and automation solutions.
The demand for mobile robots is increasing, with 200,000 service robots sold worldwide in 2024. Humanoid robots are seen as a promising technology, but their use is often limited by high costs and complex integration. igus is addressing this with lubrication-free components and AI-based control systems that simplify integration. The company's RBTX online platform offers modular robotic components from over 260 manufacturers, enabling hundreds of companies to realize automation solutions for under €18,000. igus has launched a humanoid robot 'Iggy Rob' for under €50,000 and is developing new AI control systems to be presented at Hannover Messe 2026. The company is also offering an autonomous forklift, ReBeL Pallet Mover, to support logistics and material handling.
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