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open_robot_actuator_hardware · open-dynamic-robot-initiative
Open Robot Actuator Hardware
Actuators & motorsTHE EMBODIED AI DIRECTORY
Robot actuators
Explore robot actuators and motor controllers for controlled, repeatable motion.
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Harmonic Drive
Strain-wave gearing and precision motion components for robot joints.
Reducers & transmissions
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maxon
Electric motors, gearheads and drive systems for compact robotic mechanisms.
Actuators & motors
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Moog
Motion-control components and actuation systems for demanding applications.
Actuators & motors
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MYACTUATOR
Integrated actuators and motor drives for robotic joint development.
Actuators & motors
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robot-actuator-esp32-v8 · chilipeppr
This is the repo for the robot actuator v8 based on an ESP32 as the brains of each robot arm actuator.
Actuators & motors
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T-Motor
Brushless motors and actuator components for dynamic robotic systems.
Actuators & motors
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Vectorfoc · Kitjesen
A production-ready, engineering-grade Field-Oriented Control (FOC) motor drive system designed for high-performance robotic actuators, featuring high-bandwidth current loops, precise rotor…
Actuators & motors
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FAULHABER
Miniature motors and drive systems for compact electromechanical designs.
Actuators & motors
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moteus
Servo control hardware and software for robotics projects.
Motor drives & controllers
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Nabtesco Precision Equipment
Precision reduction gears for industrial robot joints and motion systems.
Reducers & transmissions
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Nanotec
Motors, controllers and integrated drives for automated motion systems.
Motor drives & controllers
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ODrive
Motor controllers for robotics and precise motion control.
Motor drives & controllers
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Phidgets
Sensor and control interface boards for building connected hardware.
Motor drives & controllers
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DYNAMIXEL
Integrated smart actuators for robot joints and motion control.
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What to look for
Compare torque and speed at the required voltage, encoder resolution, thermal limits and communication protocol. Verify continuous torque separately from peak torque. Controllers and actuators are separate parts of the motion stack.
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