igus has showcased the growing capabilities of its RBTX robotics marketplace, highlighting what it describes as one of the world’s widest selections of humanoid robots and autonomous mobile systems designed to simplify industrial automation adoption. During its annual corporate press conference, the company outlined how the RBTX platform is helping businesses identify, test, and deploy automation technologies tailored to modern manufacturing and logistics environments.
The marketplace integrates humanoid robotics, autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs), and flexible automation systems within a unified platform aimed at reducing complexity and lowering entry barriers for companies adopting robotic solutions. According to igus, the increasing demand for intelligent automation and workforce support technologies is accelerating interest in humanoid robots capable of performing tasks traditionally handled by human workers.
Adam Sanjurgo said the future of automation will increasingly involve humanoid systems because industrial and operational environments have largely been designed around human interaction and movement. He noted that humanoid robots are expected to play an important role in supporting future manufacturing and operational processes through improved adaptability and human-machine collaboration.
The humanoid robotics portfolio available through the RBTX platform supports a broad range of industrial applications including machine operation, assembly assistance, collaborative production tasks, and factory-floor support activities. The systems are designed to integrate into existing industrial environments while helping manufacturers address labour shortages, improve operational efficiency, and enhance workplace ergonomics.
igus stated that the marketplace enables companies of different sizes to evaluate robotic solutions more efficiently without navigating complex integration challenges independently. Alongside humanoid robots, the RBTX platform also offers a growing range of AGV solutions designed for intralogistics operations and material transportation within industrial facilities, warehouses, and distribution centres.
The AGV systems are capable of autonomously transporting materials and goods across production environments, helping reduce manual handling activities and improve workflow efficiency. According to the company, combining humanoid robotics with autonomous mobile platforms creates a more connected automation ecosystem where intelligent machines and mobile systems work together to support end-to-end industrial operations.
The RBTX platform has been developed to simplify access to robotics by providing modular, scalable, and interoperable solutions that can be adapted to different operational requirements without extensive engineering complexity. igus continues to expand its automation portfolio as industries worldwide accelerate investments in robotics, smart manufacturing, and AI-enabled industrial technologies.
The company said the marketplace approach allows businesses to move more quickly from concept evaluation to deployment while improving flexibility in automation planning. The growing adoption of humanoid robotics and AGV systems is also being driven by increasing labour shortages, rising demand for operational efficiency, and the need for more adaptive manufacturing environments capable of supporting future digital factory models.
