Open-Source Robot pib Wins German Design Award 2025
Open-Source Robot pib Wins German Design Award 2025The world of robotics is evolving—right at the center of it all is pib, the printable intelligent bot. Our humanoid robot has recently received a prestigious honor: the renowned German Design Award 2025. This award not only recognizes pib’s technological sophistication but also acknowledges our commitment to making robotics and AI accessible to everyone. But what makes pib so special?
A Robot for Everyone—Created by Everyone
With pib, we’ve built a platform that allows anyone to dive into the world of robotics. Our robot can be built, programmed, and further developed by anyone—and that’s exactly what makes it unique. We believe that technology should not be controlled by a select few but should be open and accessible to all. Our open-source approach has one central goal: to simplify access to robotics and AI while breaking down technological barriers. Whether you’re a tinkerer, a student, or a tech enthusiast—pib invites everyone to become part of our growing community.
German Design Award 2025: Recognition for Visionary Product Design
The German Design Award is one of the most prestigious honors for outstanding design. Each year, an international panel of experts recognizes innovative concepts in product design, communication, and architecture. The fact that pib has been awarded in the “AI in Product Design Processes” category for its “Excellent Product Design” shows that our approach—combining technology with aesthetics—truly resonates.
Where Technology Meets Creativity
For us, pib is more than just a robot—it’s a platform for creative minds, developers, and learners. The project enables everyone to experiment with 3D printing, robotics, and artificial intelligence in a fun and hands-on way—no prior experience required. Anyone can contribute, create, and learn.
We are particularly proud that our award-winning design was developed in CAD by a member of our community. This highlights how pib thrives on the creativity and innovation of the people who work on this project alongside us.
Our founder, Jürgen Baier, shares his excitement about the recognition:
“We are proud that pib has won the German Design Award! For us, this confirms that we’re on the right path—making access to technologies like robotics and AI easier and more tangible for everyone. It’s amazing to see how well our vision of inspiring people to create and explore resonates with the world.”
Learning with pib: Schools and Media Centers Embrace the Humanoid Robot
pib is also gaining popularity in schools and educational institutions. In more than 35 schools and media centers, pib serves as an innovative learning platform, allowing students to explore future technologies interactively. It’s not just about technical knowledge—it’s also about creative problem-solving, collaboration, and the joy of discovery.
Our goal is to familiarize young people with robotics and AI early on, giving them a head start in the careers of tomorrow.
Open Source and Unlimited Possibilities
Pib is not just a product—it’s a movement. Our team is passionate about making robotics accessible and understandable. But pib truly comes to life through its community.
Everything is freely available online:
✅ 3D printing files
✅ Detailed assembly instructions
✅ Source code
✅ AI skills
✅ Comprehensive knowledge base
This is an open invitation to everyone to help shape the future of robotics with us!
Winning the German Design Award is well-deserved recognition for pib. But to us, this award means even more—it’s a motivation to push the boundaries of what’s possible with open-source robotics.
We’re excited to explore new possibilities together with our community—and maybe you will be part of it soon!
