Is Innok Robotics Making Humanoid Robots Obsolete? – Alwin Heerklotz Packs the Room at Hannover Messe
With a bold question, Innok Robotics CEO Alwin Heerklotz captured the spotlight at Hannover Messe 2025:
"Is Innok Robotics making humanoid robots obsolete?"
In front of a full house, he presented the latest trends in mobile robotics – contrasting the much-hyped humanoid robots with Innok’s specialized autonomous transport robot INDUROS. His conclusion: While humanoids may impress, specialized solutions often win in real-world applications.
Why?
INDUROS is purpose-built: It autonomously pulls up to 1.3 tons, seamlessly transitions between indoor and outdoor areas, conquers gravel and ramps, and operates reliably in rain and snow – all while offering an exceptionally long battery life. No humanoid robot can match that in terms of efficiency or ROI.
The financial case is equally clear: Innok’s customers save up to €200,000 per robot annually – and benefit from quick implementation, no infrastructure changes, and flexible RaaS financing options.
Attendees followed Alwin Heerklotz’s arguments with enthusiasm – and of course, the provocative question from the title received a clear and well-argued answer.
Thanks to everyone who joined us at the talk!
Innok Robotics
