igus
The Iggy Rob humanoid from igus stands 67 inches tall and supports a load capacity of 50 kilograms (110 pounds) with a payload of 100 kilograms (220 pounds).
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igus
The Iggy Rob humanoid from igus stands 67 inches tall and supports a load capacity of 50 kilograms (110 pounds) with a payload of 100 kilograms (220 pounds).
Motion plastics components provider igus has unveiled its first humanoid robot, Iggy Rob.
The company said Iggy Rob is designed to support industrial production, service environments and transportation tasks.
For approximately $54,500, igus said the market-disruptive price presents a cost-effective entry point into humanoid robotics for companies seeking automation offerings.
igus said Iggy Rob’s introduction arrives amid forecasts estimating that up to 20 million humanoid robots could be deployed in industrial applications by 2030. While traditional humanoid systems remain prohibitively expensive for many businesses, igus said it aims to lower the barrier to adoption with an affordable, versatile robot powered by its own motion plastic components.
“Because our environment is built by and for humans, the potential for humanoid robots is immense,” stated Jan Hennecke, business unit manager for LCA/RBTX at igus. “Iggy Rob offers a practical, affordable way for companies to begin integrating robotics into their operations.”
Building on extensive experience with its own motion plastics components, igus said it has progressively advanced toward the realization of a humanoid robot. Key developments include the launches of:
igus said each of these milestones has contributed to demonstrating what can be achieved in the humanoid robotics space through the use of its technology, culminating in the creation of an affordable, fully integrated humanoid system.
Standing approximately 1.70 meters (67 inches) tall, Iggy Rob can operate autonomously for up to eight hours on a single charge. It is equipped with two ReBeL cobot arms, bionic hands, a lidar sensor and 3D cameras for advanced object detection and navigation. The company said these features enable smooth mobility and interaction in dynamic environments.
The robot is powered by igus Robot Control software (iRC), is CE-certified and is approved for fleet management under VDE 5050 standards. Integration with the ROS2 interface ensures compatibility with modern robotics infrastructures.
Rather than using legs, Iggy Rob is built upon the ReBeL Move AMR platform. The base features a three-point bearing and supports a load capacity of 50 kilograms (110 pounds) with a payload of 100 kilograms (220 pounds). igus said this design choice aligns with the existing infrastructure of many factories and enhances stability and functionality.
igus has identified various potential use cases, including service tasks at reception desks, transport roles within facilities and canteen operations such as clearing cutlery. Internally, igus intends to deploy Iggy Rob for component placement in injection-molding machines.
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