Robolink: Articulated joint modules for robots
Lightweight. Compact.

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Behind the scenes in the test lab

Currently we have seven different Robolink test stations in our laboratory.

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Product development blog

Read updates on the status of product development.

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions and answers at a glance.

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Application examples

Customer applications using Robolink articulated joint modules.

One single part integrates different movements

igus® now offers a lightweight, maintenance- and corrosion-free range of robot joints for humanoid systems or other automated applications.

The carbon-fiber plastic joints can rotate and oscillate freely via four wire ropes

No more expensive milling, cutting or DIY systems

Moving mass is reduced to a minimum

The actuators (engines, pneumatics and hydraulics) and the control module (DP, PC) are kept separate



Inspiration bionics – like muscles, bones and sinews for human beings.
Pressure is converted to tensile forces via highly tensile wire ropes (the “sinews”) made from artificial fibers.

Robolink humanoid robot joints are chemical resistant, dry-running, low friction and virtually wear-free. Compared to steel, they are lower priced and more energy-efficient due to being so lightweight. Underwater use is also possible.

In video:

Multiple-axis joint - Pivots AND turns

Driven by ropes - freely selectable drive technology

 
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The modular igus® kit for humanoid robots includes:

Links molded from triboplastics, easily configured by the user


Link arms in several lengths, styles and dimensions, including space for additional control cables


Towing ropes made from technical synthetic fiber


Black box connection to drive-and-control units


Tools like grippers, shovels, hooks, vacuum cups, paddles, and legs can be adapted however you like

Robolink configurator


Various mechanisms integrated in one component.