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Robot model

igus ReBeL

manipulatorproductionby igus

Low-cost collaborative robot arm using plastic gearboxes and stepper motors.

Manufacturer
igus
Form factor
manipulator
Maturity
production
Lifecycle
active
Deployments
1

The verified answer

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies igus ReBeL, a manipulator by igus (production): 1 verified deployment on record. 2 sources back the record.

Overview

Low-cost collaborative robot arm using plastic gearboxes and stepper motors. 6-axis, 2kg payload. It is a robotic system designed for physical AI applications. Key specifications include Focus: Motion plastics manufacturer producing energy chains, plain bearings, and linear guides for automation and robotics., Robot: ReBeL low-cost collaborative robot arm., Technology: Motion plastics components for automation and robotics hardware., Product: ReBeL cobot with self-lubricating motion plastics.

Verified vs. claimed

Maturity stage
production(Full-scale production deployment with repeat customers.)
Sources on file
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Key facts

Focus

Motion plastics manufacturer producing energy chains, plain bearings, and linear guides for automation and robotics.

Robot

ReBeL low-cost collaborative robot arm.

Technology

Motion plastics components for automation and robotics hardware.

Product

ReBeL cobot with self-lubricating motion plastics

Specs

Dof

6

Reach m

0.664

Weight kg

8.2

Payload kg

2

Data & sources

Press releases

1

Web sources

1

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Pricing

No verified price is on record for igus ReBeL. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.

Deployments (1)

  • Aggregate deployment of igus ReBeL collaborative arm across education and light industry.

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igus ReBeL on the deployment map

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Recent activity

Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.

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Safety record

No incidents on record for igus ReBeL.

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Sources (2)

  1. https://www.igus.com/
  2. https://www.igus.com/robotics/cobots

Common questions

What is igus ReBeL?
Low-cost collaborative robot arm using plastic gearboxes and stepper motors. 6-axis, 2kg payload. It is a robotic system designed for physical AI applications. Key specifications include Focus: Motion plastics manufacturer producing energy chains, plain bearings, and linear guides for automation and robotics., Robot: ReBeL low-cost collaborative robot arm., Technology: Motion plastics components for automation and robotics hardware., Product: ReBeL cobot with self-lubricating motion plastics.
How much does igus ReBeL cost?
igus ReBeL's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for igus ReBeL from igus. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.
Is igus ReBeL actually deployed in the real world?
Yes. igus ReBeL is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only.
What are the specs of igus ReBeL?
igus ReBeL's recorded specifications on the DEPLOY registry: Degrees of freedom: 6; Reach: 0.664 m; Weight: 8.2 kg; Payload: 2. See the Specs section for the full sourced set.
Who makes igus ReBeL?
igus ReBeL is made by igus, based in Cologne, Germany, founded in 1964.
Where is igus ReBeL deployed?
1 verified deployment of igus ReBeL is on the DEPLOY registry, including at Global.
Can you buy igus ReBeL?
igus ReBeL is in commercial deployment and is sold to operators; contact the manufacturer to buy, and see the pricing section for any recorded price.
What are alternatives to igus ReBeL?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable manipulator robots to igus ReBeL include Reach Bravo 7, Mech, RightPick 4, Robotiq 2F-85.
How does igus ReBeL compare to Reach Bravo 7?
igus ReBeL and Reach Bravo 7 (Reach Robotics · 2 deployments) are both manipulator robots on the DEPLOY registry. igus ReBeL has 1 verified deployment on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is igus ReBeL a top manipulator?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, igus ReBeL ranks in roughly the top 50% of manipulator models tracked by the registry.
What is igus ReBeL's maturity stage?
igus ReBeL is at the production stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Production stage means high-volume manufacture and commercial-scale deployments are sustained.
Is igus ReBeL safe?
igus ReBeL has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
How much does the igus ReBeL cobot cost?
The igus ReBeL cobot costs $7,455, making it one of the most affordable collaborative robots on the market. It uses igus lubrication-free strain wave gear technology, is maintenance-free, and guarantees one million movement cycles. A lightweight industrial and service robot.
Methodology: Verified · 2 sources (1 primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-15

Verification posture

Verified

High confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-07-15

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: production

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: manipulator

Sources by quality tier

1
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Unclassified source
1
primary-company-ir
Company IR disclosure

The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.

Methodology surface for igus ReBeL.

Recent coverage

igus ReBeL in third-party press