Igus Launches Service Robots for Everyday Industrial Use

Igus has introduced the Iggy Rob Home, a new humanoid service robot designed to bring practical automation to industrial, educational, and service environments. The system is available from €55,000 and is developed and manufactured entirely in Germany.

The launch expands Igus’ humanoid robotics portfolio following the introduction of the Iggy Rob Industrial platform in 2025. The company aims to make humanoid robotics more accessible by focusing on practical applications rather than experimental demonstrations.

Unlike many humanoid robots that rely on bipedal locomotion, Iggy Rob Home operates on an autonomous mobile robot platform. The robot uses Igus’ ReBeLMove Pro base, which can carry payloads of up to 250 kilograms.

According to the company, mobile platforms offer greater reliability, easier integration, and improved compliance with industrial safety standards compared to walking systems.

Alexander Mühlens, Authorized Signatory and Head of the Low-Cost Automation division at Igus, said:

“Our world is built by people for people. It is therefore logical that automation technology will eventually take on human-like forms.”

“At the same time, we are convinced that humanoid systems will only develop further in practical use. That's why we rely on an open, robust platform that users can adapt to their requirements.”

Depending on the configuration, Iggy Rob Home stands between 1.3 and 1.7 meters tall and features 16 degrees of freedom. The robot uses LIDAR and 3D camera systems for navigation and can operate autonomously for up to eight hours.

The standard configuration includes two ReBeL robotic arms, each capable of handling payloads of up to 2.5 kilograms. The platform also supports integration with third-party cobots, humanoid hands, and customized end effectors.

Designed as an open robotics platform, the system supports ROS 2 software architecture and can be adapted with additional sensors, grippers, and application-specific tools. It is also prepared for fleet operations under the VDE 5050 standard.

The robot is intended for a broad range of applications, including reception services, information desks, educational institutions, research facilities, hospitality environments, and industrial operations.

In manufacturing and logistics settings, Iggy Rob Home can support tasks such as material transport, machine loading, pick-and-place operations, and movement of goods between workstations.

Additional features include a display capable of simple facial expressions, smoother motion profiles, and an integrated linear axis that extends the working range of the robotic arms.

A rear-mounted storage basket can carry loads of up to 50 kilograms, while an integrated 3D camera supports object recognition, gripping operations, and navigation assistance.

The platform supports multiple gripper options, including suction grippers, two-finger and three-finger grippers, and bionic hands equipped with object recognition capabilities.

Igus has also integrated wireless charging technology to support continuous operation and reduce downtime. Through the ROS 2 interface, the robot can be connected to existing robotic systems and automation infrastructures.

The company offers an optional Dynamic Mission Data Interface that enables real-time communication with external systems and artificial intelligence platforms. This allows the robot to exchange data and adapt tasks dynamically during operation.

To encourage adoption, Igus is offering customers the opportunity to test the system in their own environments before making an investment decision. The company says this approach helps businesses evaluate both technical performance and return on investment.

With the launch of Iggy Rob Home, Igus aims to move humanoid robotics beyond demonstration projects and into everyday industrial and service operations through a practical, flexible, and cost-effective automation platform.