About fruitcore robotics
fruitcore robotics, based in Konstanz, Germany, is a leading manufacturer of industrial robots under the brand name HORST (Highly Optimized Robotic Systems Technology). The company was founded in 2017 and has quickly established itself as an innovative force in the German robotics industry.
fruitcore robotics is known for its patented four-bar linkage drive technology, which enables an optimal ratio of reach and payload. The HORST robot series is designed for industrial automation with a focus on intuitive operation via the horstFX software — programmable in less than 30 minutes.
In May 2026, fruitcore robotics announced PLEXA One, an industrial humanoid for real production environments [citation:4][citation:8]. While much of humanoid robotics is still dominated by prototypes and demonstrators, fruitcore robotics brings Physical AI and adaptive robot systems to industrial production.
HORST Industrial Robot Series
HORST600 G2
6-axis industrial robot
Payload: 3kg
Reach: 585mm
Repeatability: ±0.05mm
HORST800 G2
6-axis industrial robot
Payload: up to 8kg
Next-generation performance
HORST1000 G2
6-axis industrial robot
Payload: 8kg (nominal 5kg)
Reach: 1018mm
Repeatability: ±0.05mm
HORST1500 G2
6-axis industrial robot
Extended reach
High payload capacity
Source: fruitcore robotics [citation:2][citation:3][citation:5]
PLEXA One — Industrial Humanoid
PLEXA One: Industrial Humanoid
PLEXA One is fruitcore robotics' new industrial humanoid for real-world production environments [citation:4][citation:8]. Unlike many humanoid robots that remain prototypes or demonstrators, PLEXA One is designed for actual industrial deployment.
The industrial humanoid combines fruitcore's expertise in Physical AI and adaptive robotics. PLEXA One is positioned as a solution for turning rigid automation into adaptive robot systems — bringing AI agents to production environments.
- Designed for real production environments
- Physical AI for adaptive automation
- Industrial-grade reliability
- Integration with HORST ecosystem
Technology & Innovation
Patented Four-Bar Linkage Drive
Unique kinematic design where the drives for axes 2 and 3 are located in the robot base, enabling high force transmission and optimal payload-to-reach ratio.
horstFX Software
Intuitive graphical user interface with 3D visualization. Program the robot in less than 30 minutes. Supports graphical and JavaScript programming.
Physical AI Platform
AI agents for setup, programming, and optimization. Adaptive robot systems for flexible production environments.
Key Specifications (HORST1000 Example)
Max. Payload
Range
Repeatability
Source: fruitcore robotics data sheet [citation:2]
fruitcore robotics at the Advanced Humanoid Forum 2027
fruitcore robotics will showcase their industrial robot portfolio and the new PLEXA One industrial humanoid at the forum:
- Live demonstration of HORST industrial robots
- First public presentation of PLEXA One industrial humanoid
- Physical AI platform showcase
- Technical presentations on adaptive robotics
Frequently Asked Questions
PLEXA One is fruitcore robotics' industrial humanoid, announced in May 2026. It is designed for real-world production environments, combining Physical AI with adaptive robotics for industrial automation [citation:4][citation:8].
HORST stands for "Highly Optimized Robotic Systems Technology" — the brand name for fruitcore robotics' industrial robot series.
fruitcore robotics is headquartered in Konstanz, Germany [citation:1].
HORST robots offer payloads from 3kg (HORST600) up to 8kg (HORST1000 and HORST1500 series), depending on the model [citation:2][citation:6].