igus, a leading provider of motion plastics and automation components, has launched an addition to its ReBeL product range: a humanoid hand designed specifically for the ReBeL cobot. This innovative finger gripper is crafted from lubrication-free, high-performance plastics, enhancing its cost-effectiveness and seamless integration.

The ReBeL cobot, has already gained popularity for its affordability and suitability for tasks such as assembly, quality inspections, and service sector applications. To expand the capabilities of the ReBeL cobot, igus has developed a humanoid hand that mimics human hand movements, opening up possibilities for a wide range of simple humanoid tasks. Priced at an affordable 1,840 pounds, the ReBeL finger gripper is a cost-effective and easily integratable solution compatible with all ReBeL models.

Alexander Mühlens, Head, Low-Cost Automation Business Unit, igus GmbH, states, "The ReBeL can take on a wide range of simple humanoid tasks and applications with the new low-cost hand. We are thinking of such fields as research and development at universities as well as tasks in the catering or entertainment industries."

The finger gripper seamlessly integrates with all ReBeL models via plug and play functionality. Further, it is suitable for various applications; the finger gripper is controlled via DIO at the tool centre point and is adaptable to different tasks.