Driving the future of robotics

Highlighted on the stand will be the new CanisDrive range of compact hollow shaft servo actuators, the lightweight and condensed design of which offers a much smaller product without sacrificing performance.

The range benefits from newly developed high capacity precision drive bearings, which allows direct mounting of the external load without the need for additional bearings or support. This keeps size to a minimum while retaining the high precision of the gear. To ensure this consistently high performance, CanisDrive marks the first instance of CobaltLine gears being used in a servo actuator.

CobaltLine gears are designed to deliver repeatable high peak torques with zero backlash and lifetime precision. The use of these gears provides elevated levels of torque density and durability, with 30 per cent higher maximum torque than standard actuators.  

“High precision gears, such as those manufactured by Harmonic Drive, deliver highly accurate movements that can be repeated again and again with perfect precision. This level of accuracy and repeatability will help robot OEMs continue to innovate with peace of mind,” said Graham Mackrell, managing director of Harmonic Drive UK.