Constance, April 10, 2026 – fruitcore robotics is launching two new 6-axis industrial robots: HORST600 G2 and HORST800 G2. The second generation of the HORST platform delivers cycle times up to 40 percent shorter, more than double the payload capacity and a significantly larger working envelope. “With HORST600 G2 and HORST800 G2, we are making industrial robotics even more versatile, more powerful and more reliable. Thanks to standardization, simplicity and the use of AI, we are also able to offer robotic solutions with a truly outstanding price-performance ratio,” says Jens Riegger, CEO of fruitcore robotics.
Industrial companies are under growing pressure. Skilled labor shortages are worsening, while demands on productivity and flexibility continue to rise. Automation is no longer optional – it is an operational necessity. Yet implementation still too often fails because of complexity and cost. This is exactly where the new G2 generation comes in: easier integration, higher performance and a more attractive price point.
Unique lifecycle costs due to technological leadership
Today, it is not only the initial purchase price that can make robot automation unattractive. In many cases, it is the often unpredictable and high lifecycle costs that hold companies back.
The new G2 robots are based on a redesigned mechanical platform with an integral structure and no sheet-metal covers. This improves serviceability and maintenance, as all service-relevant components are easily accessible and simple to replace. fruitcore robotics’ patented encoder technology on the output side continues to ensure that the robots maintain their precision over their entire service life without the need for reteaching. This is reinforced by new drivers, revised bearings and new precision gear units with up to 400 percent less backlash.
With the launch of these two new models, the entire HORST portfolio – from HORST600 G2 to HORST1500 G2 – is now designed for a service life of ten years in three-shift operation. The basis for this is the fundamentally different drivetrain used in HORST robots, which lasts up to four times longer than comparable products. With more than 1,000 robots in industrial use and nearly a decade of continuous development, fruitcore robotics is able to pass this technological advantage on to its customers in the form of a six-year warranty on the drivetrain. The result is attractive lifecycle costs and a high level of investment security.
“The G2 generation is a technological leap, not just an update. We have fundamentally redesigned the mechanics, drives, bearings and gear units from the ground up. The result is a new class of robots that meets the highest standards in rigidity and dynamic performance,” says Patrick Heimburger, Managing Director of fruitcore robotics.
Applications and technical highlights
Whether for machine tending, quality inspection or pick-and-place, HORST600 G2 covers a broad range of applications with a reach of 610 mm, a payload of 7 kg and repeatability of ±0.05 mm. HORST800 G2 goes one step further: with an 840 mm reach and a 6 kg payload, it opens up applications where previous models reached their limits – for example, reaching deep into machines within a very compact footprint.
Both models can be mounted on the floor, ceiling or at an angle. HORST600 G2 can also be wall-mounted. Thanks to a larger working range combined with a more compact robot design, as well as standard certification for cleanroom class ISO 6 (ISO 5 available on a project basis), both robots offer even greater deployment flexibility. They also meet demanding requirements in sensitive or harsh environments with IP65 protection on axes 5 and 6 and IP54 on the remaining axes.
Like all robots from fruitcore robotics, the new models are designed for fast and flexible deployment with horstOS, the company’s operating software, which includes integrated AI capabilities such as voice control.
Availability and webinar: HORST600 G2 and HORST800 G2 are now available to selected customers and will enter series production in Q4 2026. On April 29, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (CET), fruitcore robotics will present both models in detail in a live webinar. Registration is available via www.fruitcore-robotics.com/en/live-webinar-new-robots.
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