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Schaeffler Validates Formed Strain-Wave Gearboxes as Humanoid Robotics Pushes Toward Scale

Cutaway strain-wave gearbox beside a robotic joint illustrating precision gearing for humanoid robotics.

Schaeffler has completed validation testing of a new Schaeffler strain-wave gearbox manufacturing process designed for humanoid robots, with mass production scheduled to begin in Germany in 2027. The company says the forming technology could significantly reduce the time, material and cost required to manufacture precision gear reducers for robot joints. The important part of the … Read more