igus wins DLG Innovation Award for ReBeL cobot

MAKATI CITY, Philippines - Dec. 4, 2025 - PRLog -- igus, the motion plastics specialist, has been awarded the Systems & Components Trophy – Engineers' Choice Award by the German Agricultural Society (DLG) for its innovative ReBeL cobot. This compact, cost-efficient robotic arm sets new benchmarks for automation in agriculture, addressing critical challenges such as labor shortages, rising costs, and sustainability pressures.

The ReBeL cobot weighs just 8 kg, features maintenance-free high-performance plastic components, and offers an intuitive control system for seamless integration into existing processes. Designed for tasks like fruit harvesting, sowing, sorting, and indoor farming, it supports various sensors, cameras, and grippers. At only €4,970*, the ReBeL costs a fraction of conventional robotic solutions, making modern robotics affordable for farmers. Free, user-friendly software ensures quick programming and deployment.

Recognized among 41 submissions, the ReBeL impressed the DLG jury for its innovative approach to agricultural machinery and off-highway technology. Future developments include IP67 protection class for reliable operation in harsh environments and conformal coatings for enhanced electronics durability.

"With ReBeL, farmers can boost productivity, maximize crop yields, and reduce losses caused by labor shortages," says André Schönhaar, Sector Manager Agricultural Engineering at igus. "This award validates our mission to make automation accessible to everyone."

Farmers and manufacturers can configure complete solutions via RBTX.com, selecting grippers, cameras, and software, and even simulate applications in a free test environment. The award was presented at Agritechnica in Hanover, reinforcing igus' commitment to cost-effective, lightweight automation for agriculture.

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