Precise FAULHABER drives for humanoid robots
They walk, grasp, balance - and fascinate with their human-like appearance: humanoid robots have impressive agility and are even able to interpret facial expressions or understand speech.
What was still a vision of the future just a few years ago is now taking on concrete form. Behind the technological developments of humanoid robots lies a complex interplay of artificial intelligence, precise mechanics and powerful drive technology. Miniaturization plays a decisive role here, as it enables compact designs with high functionality. FAULHABER's contribution and the use of modern technologies point the way to the next evolutionary stage of robotics.
The role of drive systems
At the heart of every movement of a humanoid robot is a precise drive system. It determines how smoothly an arm lifts, how quickly a leg can react or how finely a finger grips. Drive technology therefore has a decisive influence on the performance, naturalness and safety of humanoid movements. Miniaturization, energy efficiency, dynamics and precision are key requirements - a combination that can only be achieved with highly developed micromotors. These are all aspects that are crucial not only in robotics, but especially in prosthetics. The transition between humanoid robotics and prosthetics is fluid. Modern prostheses - especially arm or hand prostheses - imitate the movements of the human body and use similar principles to humanoid robots. Electric motors, sensors and precise control enable intuitive and powerful movements. Here, as there, it is all about the perfect symbiosis of technology and biology - be it to enhance human capabilities or to replace lost functions.
FAULHABER for the future of humanoid systems
Micromotors are not only used in humanoid robots, but have also been used for a long time in robotic aids such as motorized hand and leg prostheses. This shows that they meet the highest requirements in particularly sensitive and demanding applications. FAULHABER develops and manufactures high-precision drive systems that are used worldwide in modern prostheses and humanoid robots.
