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Maxon Motor Introduces Exoskeleton Joint Actuator

By The Robot Report Staff | April 2, 2018

maxon motor exoskeleton drive

maxon motor has developed an exoskeleton drive for use in robotic limbs. This complete joint actuation unit consists of a pancake brushless DC motor with inertia optimized rotor.

According to maxon, also included with the exoskeleton drive is an internal high resolution encoder, planetary gearhead with absolute encoder, and a position controller with CAN and RS232 interface.

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Fitting the absolute encoder directly at the joint rotation provides designers increased positioning accuracy, maxon says. The unit delivers 54Nm of continuous torque and 120Nm on a 20% duty cycle and may be operated on supplies between 10 and 50V DC and the actuation speed is up to 22rpm.

Other key features include:

  • Compact housing
  • integrated controller
  • Reduced weight and cost

The ideal choice for use in Hip and Knee Exoskeletons.

For more information, contact maxon motor at [email protected].

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Comments

  1. Dhiren Oke says

    September 23, 2019 at 5:57 am

    I will be helping my paralyzed friend to get up and move about on his own.

    Reply
    • Hammad says

      January 16, 2020 at 3:27 pm

      Em energetic to make a lower limb exoskeleton i need this…. Whats the costs of this motor

      Reply

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