Humanoid Robot for the Small Budget

Robotics Humanoid Robot for the Small Budget

2025-04-22 Source: Press release Igus | Translated by AI 2 min Reading Time

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Igus has introduced an affordable two-armed plastic robot, which is intended to actively assist in industrial manufacturing, transportation tasks, or service—including a test phase before purchase.

Igus presents its first humanoid robot with the Iggy Rob.(Image: Igus GmbH) — Igus presents its first humanoid robot with the Iggy Rob.
(Image: Igus GmbH)

The trend is moving in a clear direction: It is estimated that by 2030, 20 million humanoid robots could be in use in the industry. Demand for the technology is rapidly increasing among European companies as well; however, the problem is that humanoid robots are currently still very expensive, and initial application possibilities must first be identified in many places.

Cologne-based (Germany) motion plastics expert Igus now wants to change that: With the Iggy Rob, the company delivers an affordable humanoid robot that, thanks to its two arms and a stable, wheeled base, enables a wide range of applications. "The world is made for humans, which is why the potential for humanoid robots is huge," explains Alexander Mühlens, Head of Low-Cost Automation at Igus.

The Iggy Rob is about 5'7 (ft/in) tall and can move for eight hours on a single battery charge. Equipped with a smile, he greets his colleagues with two RebeL cobot arms and two bionic hands. Fitted with a LIDAR sensor and 3D cameras for object detection, the robot navigates its environment effortlessly. For control, Igus uses its in-house Igus Robot Control. The robot is approved for fleet management according to VDE 5050 and has a CE certification. Complemented by a ROS2 interface, Iggy Rob meets the demands of modern robotics.

AMR Lays the Foundations

The foundation of Iggy Rob is the Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) ReBeL Move. The mobile platform is very stable thanks to a three-point bearing. Igus consciously chose to forgo legs for its humanoid robot, as the infrastructure for AMRs is already advanced in many factories.

With a payload capacity of 110 pounds and an additional load capacity of 220 pounds, the ReBeL Move creates the prerequisites for movement independent of a fixed workstation. The Iggy Rob can work as a service robot at reception, handle transport tasks in the factory, or clear cutlery in the cafeteria. Igus itself plans to use the Iggy Rob for inserting components into the company's injection molding machines. "We assume that humanoid robots will initially be of particular interest for industrial purposes," explains Alexander Mühlens.

Test Before Invest

In the further development of the Iggy Rob, Igus relies on its customers. The manufacturer offers a "Test before Invest" program even before purchase, in which Igus experts evaluate the potentials on-site and test the applications on the actual robot. If the test is convincing, the Iggy Rob is available for just under 53,000 US dollars. "Humanoid robots currently available often cost two or three times as much," says Mühlens.

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