Humanoid robot
"Iggy Rob" costs less than 50,000 euros
Igus presents the first low-cost humanoid robot for industrial applications. "Iggy Rob" is intended to offer a cost-effective alternative to systems currently available on the market.
"Iggy Rob" is available for a price of 47,999 euros and is intended for use in various industrial sectors such as manufacturing, logistics and service. With a height of around 1.70 m and a battery life of eight hours, the robot is designed for mobile use. It has two cobot arms, bionic hands, 3D cameras, a LIDAR sensor and CE certification. It is controlled via the Igus Robot Control. The system is also compatible with common robotics software via a ROS2 interface.
The mobile platform is based on the ReBeL Move autonomous mobile robot (AMR), which is designed for stability and payloads of up to 50 kilograms. By using an AMR instead of bipedal locomotion, the Iggy Rob can be integrated directly into existing factory environments.
Igus initially sees humanoid robots being used primarily in industrial applications. Initial internal applications include transport tasks and assistance with inserting components into injection molding machines.
As part of a "Test before Invest" program, Igus offers interested companies the opportunity to test the Iggy Rob in their own environment before purchasing. The application potential is evaluated together with igus experts.
According to market analyses, up to 20 million humanoid robots could be in use in industry worldwide by 2030. With the new system, Igus wants to contribute to the testing and further development of this technology.
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