- A humanoid prototype illustrates how cognitive robotics could support intralogistics operations in the future.
- A strategic research partnership with the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics (IML) underlines BEUMER Group’s commitment to advancing mobile robotics in practical applications.
- The exhibit also highlights BEUMER’s long-term positioning as a “Partner of Choice” throughout the entire system lifecycle.
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Mobile robotics is a key technology focus for BEUMER Group and an integral part of its long-term innovation strategy. At LogiMAT 2026, several developments will illustrate how mobile and cognitive robotics could support intralogistics operations in the future. Among the highlights is a humanoid prototype that offers a glimpse into potential applications of cognitive robotics. In addition, BEUMER has entered a strategic partnership with the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics (IML). As part of this collaboration, a joint Enterprise Lab for mobile robotics has been established. Together, these initiatives reflect BEUMER Group’s ambition to further advance mobile robotics while strengthening its role as a long-term “Partner of Choice”, combining technological development with deep system expertise and lifecycle competence.
Within its Innovation Corner, BEUMER Group will highlight current developments in robotics and automation at this year’s LogiMAT. Beyond traditional product presentations, this area of the stand serves as a platform for discussing emerging technologies and their potential applications in intralogistics. The aim is to identify promising developments at an early stage and explore them together with customers, partners and industry experts.
The central exhibit in the Innovation Corner is a humanoid prototype performing a typical manual task found in intralogistics operations. The demonstration illustrates potential developments in robotics and shows how the interaction of robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) could open up new possibilities across a wide range of logistics environments.
The humanoid robot presented in Stuttgart has been designed as a research and demonstration platform. At present, there are no plans for commercial deployment. The exhibit illustrates the interaction between mobility, adaptability and changing process requirements, placing cognitive robotics within the broader context of existing automation systems.
“For us, the technology itself is not the focus – the priority is customer benefit,” explains Dr Volker Jungbluth, Chief Technology Officer at BEUMER Group. “With the humanoid prototype, we want to encourage discussion about how robotics could become more flexible in the future and how standardised mobile approaches can complement existing automation solutions. In doing so, we are expanding our technological spectrum while creating a robust foundation for long-term customer value.”
Another key element of this innovation work is the three-year strategic research collaboration with the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics (IML), agreed at the end of 2025. At the heart of the partnership is a joint Enterprise Lab for mobile robotics in Dortmund, Germany. In this innovation laboratory, researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute and BEUMER Group developers work together to create the technological foundations for a scalable platform in the field of mobile robotics. The aim is to translate research results into prototypes at an early stage and test new technologies under realistic conditions. This approach enables innovative concepts to be transferred more quickly into practical solutions for customers.
Beyond presenting innovative concepts, BEUMER Group also emphasises its commitment to supporting customers over the long term. With more than 90 years of experience in conveying technology and intralogistics, the family-owned company combines technological progress with deep system expertise and a strong global presence. As a “Partner of Choice”, BEUMER integrates data-driven services, lifecycle support and continuous innovation. The aim is to sustainably safeguard customer investments while ensuring that systems can continue to evolve and remain fit for the future.
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