pib
About pib
pib (printable intelligent bot) is an open-source, 3D-printable humanoid robot developed by isento GmbH in Nuremberg, Germany. The vision: make robotics and AI accessible to everyone – free from high costs and proprietary systems. With a standard 3D printer, anyone can print all mechanical components, assemble them, and bring their own humanoid robot to life.
What started in April 2022 as a community-driven idea has grown into an international movement with over 1,800+ community members [citation:1][citation:4]. pib is already being used in more than 70 schools and educational institutions across Germany and Europe, serving as a cross-disciplinary learning platform for robotics, 3D printing, and artificial intelligence [citation:1][citation:7][citation:8].
Vision & Philosophy
"We believe that humanoid robots will bring about the next great societal change. They will support us in everyday life so we have more time to deal with topics that bring us joy. This task should be made as transparent and collaborative as possible. That's why we created pib." – Dr. Jürgen Baier, Co-Founder & CEO of pib.rocks [citation:2][citation:3].
pib is "tame" – designed to help reduce societal inhibitions toward robots. The robot can only do what we teach it, and the entire development is open, transparent, and collaborative. The open-source license (AGPL3) ensures that anyone can contribute, modify, and improve the platform [citation:8].
What Can pib Do?
The current version (Version 4, released November 2025) features [citation:1][citation:4]:
- Camera-based interaction – pib can recognize and imitate hand movements and gestures
- Voice assistant with microphone array – detects sound direction, enables natural conversation
- AI integration – connect to LLM interfaces for chat and voice interaction
- 30+ servo motors for fluid, human-like movement
- 3 programmable RGB buttons on the torso for custom commands
- Display and speakers with blue ambient lighting
Programming options range from Blockly (visual, beginner-friendly) to Python and ROS2 for advanced robotics development [citation:6].
Technical Specifications
Areas of Expertise & Applications
pib is used across diverse settings: from maker workshops and university research labs to vocational schools and media centers. The robot serves as a hands-on platform for teaching CAD, programming, AI, physics, ethics, and project management [citation:5][citation:6].
Meet pib at AHF 2027
Open Source – Join the Community
pib lives through its community. All STL files, detailed assembly instructions, programming code, AI skills, and a comprehensive knowledge base are freely available online. The community meets weekly in "Rockstar Meetings" (Wednesdays, 2:30 PM CET) to coordinate development, discuss tickets, and onboard new members [citation:10].
Whether you're a professional, a maker, or just starting out – everyone is welcome to contribute, whether in CAD design, simulation and control, AI integration, or documentation. pib is also an ideal platform for Bachelor's or Master's theses in robotics and AI [citation:10].