About this event
Manufacturing solutions for key transmission components in humanoid robots
Humanoid robots place extreme demands on their drive systems. Precision, dynamics, and reliability depend largely on the quality of the transmission components used – especially in compact, heavy-duty joint actuators.
In this webinar, we show which workpieces determine the performance of humanoid robots and how these components can be mastered in terms of manufacturing technology. The focus is on key transmission components and the resulting requirements for precision, tolerances, and process reliability.
In focus: Workpieces for modern robotics drives
Humanoid robots combine different gear concepts to achieve high precision in replicating human movements. Several key components are central to this:
- Circular splines with high-precision internal teeth
- Flexsplines as thin-walled, flexible shaft wheels
- Wave generators with elliptical functional contours
- Planetary gears for compact, high-torque gearboxes
- Planetary roller screws for linear actuators
These workpieces directly determine the positioning accuracy, running behavior, and service life of the entire drive system.
Why these components are challenging to manufacture
All of the components under consideration combine several challenges:
- Very tight form and position tolerances
- Thin-walled or filigree geometries
- Complex tooth profiles or elliptical contours
- High requirements for reproducibility in series production
This is precisely where it is decided whether a gear concept works in the laboratory – or can be reliably used in industrial applications.
What you can expect in the webinar
- Overview of key gear components in humanoid robots
- Typical workpiece-related requirements from practical experience
- Production-oriented classification of accuracy, tolerances, and process stability
- Practical examples from real robotics and gear applications
- Insight into how complex workpieces can be manufactured economically and reproducibly
