Who makes the actuators?

@cubemars_motor on X

🔧 What’s Inside the CubeMars GL60 II? Ever wondered what’s inside the CubeMars GL60 II actuator? 👀 Take a closer look as we disassemble the GL60 II and explore its internal structure, component design, and engineering details. From the…

@cubemars_motor on X

🚀 Meet the New CubeMars AKE40-6 KV90! Small in size, ready for precision motion. 🤖⚙️ The new AKE40-6 KV90 is part of the CubeMars QDD actuator lineup, designed for compact robotic systems where space and weight matter. Looking for a…

@IDTechEx on X

⌛ Don't miss your chance to book your space for our upcoming expert webinar, "From Mine to Magnet: Can the USA Take on China's Rare Earth Dominance?" 📅 Thursday October 22 | ⏱️ 30 minutes | 💻 Multiple sessions available Presenter: Dr…

@boxcardavid on X

Actuator post https://t.co/pgQlLbGNWg

@cubemars_motor on X

Meet the CubeMars AKE50-8 KV110 — compact power for your next robotic application. 🤖⚙️ Designed for space-conscious robotic systems, this QDD actuator combines a compact form factor with high torque density, making it a great option for…

@cubemars_motor on X

🚀 Small & Thin QDD Actuators — Now Available! Meet the new CubeMars AKE40-6 KV90 and AKE50-8 KV110! 🤖 Designed for compact robotic applications, these new QDD actuators bring a small, thin form factor to your next robotics project.…

@ctorobotics on X

What if a gear could change its angle while staying perfectly meshed? ⚙️🤯 Mishin Machine demonstrates a 3D-printed variable-angle gear joint with a 180° tilt range and a trochoidal tooth profile designed to maintain engagement throughout…

@cubemars_motor on X

Small, Thin, and Ready for Robotics 🤖 | CubeMars AKE40-6 Compact design meets precise motion. ⚙️ The CubeMars AKE40-6 is in preparation for launch! Designed for space-conscious robotic applications, it’s a model to keep on your radar for…

@AGkorthos on X

Supply chain intelligence for robotics From materials to machines; humanoids and more 🔗https://t.co/FZakOJLArJ https://t.co/KFUMEJ2I91

@UnmannedSystem on X

Allient will present its portfolio of precision motion technologies at SEMICON West 2026, October 13–15 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California. https://t.co/9T47s2LzP2

@oprydai on X

Actuat Inc. — Motion hardware for intelligent machines.

@UnmannedSystem on X

Allient Inc. will showcase its latest defense technologies, including unmanned systems, vehicle steering, and live hardware demonstrations, at the upcoming AUSA 2026 Annual Meeting & Exposition in Washington, DC Read more 🔗…

@michellelsun on X

More than 50% overlap between the company’s EV and robotics supply chains @XPENG_Global President Brian Gu @brianxpeng estimates. He also says many of the robot parts require co-development with suppliers. Why is XPENG building humanoids…

@smsehy on X

Automotive history teaches the exact same lesson. Vehicle assemblers capture consumer headlines, but tier one and tier two component suppliers command the engineering moats. Strain wave gearing, roller screws, and precision actuators will…

@smsehy on X

Automotive history teaches the exact same lesson. Vehicle assemblers capture consumer headlines, but tier one and tier two component suppliers command the engineering moats. Strain wave gearing, roller screws, and precision actuators will…

@cubemars_motor on X

From installation to testing — see the CubeMars AKE Series in action. ⚙️🤖 Every detail matters when building a high-performance robotic joint. In this video, take a behind-the-scenes look at the CubeMars AKE Series as it goes through…

@michellelsun on X

What does it take to build one robot actuator? We mapped it from the mine to the supplier. - 52 named suppliers, sourced from filings and company disclosures - 66 parts, processes and materials across 9 stages - Rare-earth magnets: 8 named…

@smsehy on X

Actuation is humanoid robotics’ largest hardware cost block. Volume production will turn that into a major precision manufacturing opportunity. Omdia put global humanoid shipments at roughly 13,000 units in 2025. The industry is still…

@cubemars_motor on X

What’s inside a CubeMars AK actuator? ⚙️🤖 Take a closer look at the CubeMars AK Series — from its internal components and mechanical structure to real-world performance testing. 🔧 Disassembly — Explore the components and engineering…

@CyberRobooo on X

Panasonic is building its own humanoid robot The company is developing its own humanoid robot, with production targeted by 2029. The first robots are expected to be used in Panasonic’s own factories and warehouses, where the company can…

@techniahqrobot on X

Artificial muscles are increasingly resembling biological muscles. This robotic actuator contracts from a length of approximately 120 mm to 108 mm. When current flows through its electromagnetic system the braided body shortens and…

@cubemars_motor on X

⚙ Explore the CubeMars RI Series Frameless Motors Designed for compact and high-performance robotic applications, the CubeMars RI Series offers a range of frameless torque motors for different integration needs. In this video, we highlight…

@ZappyZappy7 on X

『母なる自然から学ぶ: 生物模倣ロボットたちが宙を舞う』 https://t.co/iovoISesg6 #robot #actuators #servos #Biorobotics #biomimicry #バイオミミクリー #生物模倣 #BionicFlyingFox #BionicBee #BionicSwift #eMotionButterflies #BionicOpter #Festo https://t.co/1BIfzAix9q

@asiagigi on X

Stop scrolling: software AI without physical torque cannot build reality. Founders burn millions training chatbot hallucinations. We engineer sovereign 6-DOF kinematics and titanium actuators with zero lag. Watch why physical embodiment…

@cubemars_motor on X

Dual encoders make the V3 version remember absolute position. ⚙️🤖 Check out how 【Vladimir Glukhov】 puts the CubeMars AK40-10 V3.0 KV170 into action. With dual encoders, the V3 version provides absolute position feedback for precise and…

@ctorobotics on X

No belts. No mechanical contact. Just magnetic motion. 🤯⚙️ Planar Motor’s system uses independently controlled mobile XBots moving over a stationary array of modular stators. Each XBot can move with multiple degrees of freedom including…

@cubemars_motor on X

From a motor to a complete robotic arm. 🤖⚙️ What can you build with a CubeMars GL60? A robotics creator put the GL60 to work in a custom robotic arm, turning a compact motor solution into real-world robotic motion. 🔧 Custom Robotic Arm…

@oprydai on X

it’s honestly insane how many pieces of the robotics stack are finally becoming good enough at the same time we now have - cheap high torque actuators - compact motors and gearboxes - better batteries - force and tactile sensing - depth…

@a16z on X

It takes *thousands* of suppliers to build one missile, one aircraft, one ship, or one drone. At the top of the chain is the company that delivers the finished technology. Beneath it, makers of engines and guidance sensors, actuators and…

@XRoboHub on X

Boston Dynamics unveiled a new hand for Atlas: four fingers, 13 DoF. The team decided not to add a pinky. Elon Musk previously pointed out, while discussing Optimus on a podcast, that losing your pinky would noticeably reduce overall hand…

@WevolverApp on X

Selecting the right drive system for an autonomous mobile robot is not simply a component choice — it is a system-level decision that directly affects runtime, payload, safety, integration effort, and total cost of ownership. maxon’s…

@cubemars_motor on X

Behind the Build of a Mars Rover Project 🚀🤖 From wiring and assembly to motion testing, every detail matters when building a robotic platform for demanding environments. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at an engineering team integrating…

@humanoidsdaily on X

Two new robot hands today, hours apart. Boston Dynamics built Atlas's like a machine: 4 fingers, 13 DoF, a motor inside every joint, no tendons, no pinky. Clone built its like a body: five fingers pulled by artificial muscles and tendons,…

@cubemars_motor on X

From Gear to Motion. ⚙️🤖 Ever wondered what goes into a CubeMars motor before it powers a robot? From precision gear manufacturing to careful assembly, installation, and final performance testing, every step matters. ⚙️ Gear Manufacturing…

@yongqianme on X

Taku is not another walking humanoid. It is a semi-humanoid physical agent built for a laundry-room shift: load, transfer, unload, fold, stack, and interrupt the current job when a machine finishes. Form follows the work. Human-shaped…

@cubemars_motor on X

Dual encoders make the V3 version remember absolute position. ⚙️🤖 Check out how @[Vladimir] puts the CubeMars AK40-10 V3.0 KV170 into action. With dual encoders, the V3 version provides absolute position feedback for precise and…

@cubemars_motor on X

🚀 Powering Robotics from Motion to Reality! 🤖⚙️ From high-performance robotic actuators and QDD modules to frameless torque motors, gimbal motors, and underwater thrusters — CubeMars offers a versatile portfolio of motion solutions for…

@ErenChenAI on X

Saw Lumo Robotics’ humanoid in person today and finally understood something I’d been curious about. For a small-size humanoid, it always looked noticeably bulkier than small size humanoids: thicker arms, legs, shoulders, and overall…

@cubemars_motor on X

From 3D simulation to real-world robotic motion. 🤖⚙️ What if you could design, control, and test a robot arm directly inside Blender? In this project, Swann Schilling integrates the open-source pick_ik solver into Blender, enabling…

@cubemars_motor on X

RI or RO? How do you choose the right frameless motor? 🤖⚙️ When designing a robotic joint, the motor structure plays an important role in overall performance and integration. 🔹 RI Series | Frameless Inrunner Motor The inner-rotor design…

@smsehy on X

Industrial competitive advantage is driven by upstream raw materials and processing. Whether assembling batteries, electric drives, or robotics actuators, refining capacity dictates manufacturing sovereignty. https://t.co/OAJaROgm8y

@techniahqrobot on X

IROS 2026 lists 183 exhibitors in its official directory including companies and organizations. 1. 42de GmbH 2. Abaka AI 3. Aether AI 4. AGIBOT 5. AgileX Robotics 6. Agility 7. Amazon 8. Analog Devices Inc 9. Apex Sensing LLC 10. Applied…

@cubemars_motor on X

From 3D simulation to real-world robotic motion. 🤖⚙️ What if you could design, control, and test a robot arm directly inside Blender? In this project, Swann Schilling integrates the open-source pick_ik solver into Blender, enabling…

@michellelsun on X

China's actuator supply base is being built by companies arriving from 5 overlapping industrial backgrounds: 1/ Reducer and motion specialists extending their core gearbox technology. 2/ Precision-transmission companies adding actuators,…

@UnmannedSystem on X

Kollmorgen’s whitepaper explores key engineering considerations for developing reliable, scalable motion systems designed to meet the demands of space environments. Read more: https://t.co/FBhhZNx4Ii

@johnkoetsier on X

Where's the weight in a humanoid robot? Mostly in actuators ... over half, according to a report by IDTechEx. Guess what: electric motors are heavy. Most of the rest is battery and structure. Other includes sensors, chips, and whatever…

@boxcardavid on X

The torque of an actuator is measured in newton-meters, literally the same units as work (force*displacement) aka Joules Turning some number of (unitless) radians means torque*radians = total work in Joules Multiplying nm*rads/sec gives…

@GoingBallistic5 on X

Don’t wanna frame-shame, but he’s put on a few pounds “Yo, Optimus! Looking buffed!” “Hey buddy, did you add a few actuators since we last met?” https://t.co/EbgYxZCgu6

@humanoidsdaily on X

America’s humanoid robot ambitions face a hardware bottleneck. Apptronik CEO Jeff Cardenas says actuators—the motors, gears and electronics that act as a robot’s muscles—can account for up to 60% of its parts cost. And the U.S. supply gap…

@cubemars_motor on X

🚀 Meet the CubeMars Robotics Power Family! 🤖⚙️ From robotic actuators and QDD modules to frameless torque motors, gimbal motors, and underwater thrusters — CubeMars provides a complete range of motion solutions to power the next…

@CyberRobooo on X

UBTECH began deliveries of its globally popular ultra-bionic humanoid robot, UWORLD U1, on September 16. The first deliveries include Shanghai Yongda Group(a luxury car retailer), Beijing Boshi Group(a major Beijing Mercedes-Benz dealer),…

@cubemars_motor on X

Not every joint on a humanoid robot has the same job. 🤖⚙️ Some of the most demanding joints require high torque, precise control, and reliable performance to handle complex movements. In this video,【Garage Robotics 】 unboxes the CubeMars…

@cubemars_motor on X

🎯 How Accurate Is the CubeMars AKE Actuator? Precision is essential for robotic joints and motion control systems. In this repositioning accuracy test, the CubeMars AKE actuator demonstrates stable and precise motion performance,…

@cubemars_motor on X

⚙️ Compact Power for Next-Generation Robotics Designed for demanding robotic applications, the CubeMars AKH Planetary Module combines a compact structure with high torque transmission and efficient motion control. Its planetary…

@logical_traderr on X

What Exactly Is Physical AI ? The term "Physical AI" is being used quite broadly by management, so before we evaluate Sona’s opportunity, it is important to understand what it actually means. Vivek Vikram Singh has positioned Physical AI…

@cubemars_motor on X

⚙️ From Raw Material to Precision Gear Ever wondered how the gears inside robotic systems are made? Take a behind-the-scenes look at the CubeMars gear manufacturing process — from precision machining to finishing, every step is designed to…

@cubemars_motor on X

⚙️ AKH70-48 V1.0 KV41 | Built for Precise Motion Take a closer look at the CubeMars AKH70-48 V1.0 KV41 KV41 Hollow Shaft Planetary Actuator in action. This testing clip showcases the actuator’s motion performance and compact hollow-shaft…

@spaceandtech_ on X

India-based xTerra Robotics has unveiled DHAV, a quadruped robot built for inspection, security, and surveillance in challenging environments. It can navigate rocks, sand, grass, loose terrain, and stairs while carrying payloads of up to…

@smsehy on X

Accelerating motion velocity on video gets attention, but cycle speed is only a fraction of the challenge. The real governor is actuator thermal dissipation and joint durability under multi-shift industrial duty cycles. Model roadmaps move…

@smsehy on X

Untethered hand locomotion with onboard compute proves how fast actuator density is moving. The harder operational hurdle is deterministic cycle times and multi-axis joint durability under sustained manufacturing shock loads. That is where…

@lukas_m_ziegler on X

A robot arm turning a valve underwater! 🌊 @ReachRobotics builds manipulators for ROVs, and the thing that makes them interesting is the actuation. Subsea arms have traditionally been hydraulic. That means an oil power pack, a lot of mass,…

@cubemars_motor on X

From Dynamic Motion to Agile Robotics 🤖 See how the CubeMars AK70-10 powers dynamic robotic applications with its compact, highly integrated design and 10:1 planetary reduction. With high torque density, responsive motion control, and…

@TheHumanoidHub on X

Agility is moving away from its ostrich-like, backward-bending knee design (essentially a high ankle joint) toward more human-like legs with its new-generation humanoid. Digit 5 has just been unveiled. - New cycloidal hip/knee actuators,…

@lukas_m_ziegler on X

Digit lost its bird legs! 🦿 @agilityrobotics released Digit 5 today, and the most visible change is the knees. The ostrich-style backwards legs are gone, replaced with human-like ones. Jonathan Hurst, co-founder and chief robot officer,…

@techniahqrobot on X

Foundation now has around 10 Phantom humanoids deployed, according to new WSJ reporting. Phantom stands 1.8 m tall, weighs 80 kg, has 29 DoF and reaches 1.7 m/s. Foundation lists cycloidal actuators at 160 Nm peak torque. The company is…

@cubemars_motor on X

What happens behind the scenes of a Mars Rover project? 🚀🤖 Here’s a look at the engineering team wiring and testing CubeMars actuators for real-world rover applications. The Mars Rover is equipped with: ⚙️ AK45-36 KV80 ⚙️ AK70-10 KV100…

@smsehy on X

Actuator suppliers moving up the stack into integrated software and torque control mirrors early automotive Tier 1 evolution. The hardware makers that control precision motor dynamics hold the natural foundation for embodied AI control…

@cubemars_motor on X

Precision, power, and compact design — the CubeMars RO Series Motors are built to meet the demanding requirements of modern robotics. With high torque density, smooth motion control, and reliable performance, RO Series motors provide an…

@ctorobotics on X

This fish is not real. It is a robot. 🤯🐟🤖 A highly realistic robotic arowana called BG-5 is attracting attention at CIFTIS 2026 in Beijing. Developed by Boya Gongdao / ROBOSEA, the BG-5 uses a multi-joint tail and fluid-simulation-based…

@ericjang11 on X

Unitree G1 Actuator Teardown: How This Humanoid Robot Moves https://t.co/45vIJTXp6L via @YouTube

@logical_traderr on X

How Sona Comstar Plans to Make Money in This Vertical ? Three Distinct Revenue Streams Novelic Acquistion was strategically important. Sona already had the body - while Novelic added an important piece of the sensing and perception layer.…

@techniahqrobot on X

This might be the hardest thing I’ve tried to build with GPT 6 ASTRA so far. A robotic hand looks simple until you start trying to make every tendon, pulley and actuator work together. The current version has 7 actuators, 16 articulated…

@smsehy on X

Compute and telemetry can be scaled with capital, but precision actuator tooling, harmonic drive yields, and thermal management require rigorous mechanical execution. Hardware reliability remains the hard constraint on commercial…

@cubemars_motor on X

Small size. Powerful performance. Precise motion. The CubeMars RI Series frameless torque motors are designed for compact robotic applications where space, torque density, and dynamic response matter. With a lightweight design, high torque…

@techniahqrobot on X

People talk about humanoid AI all day, but a robot still has to move 50–70 kg of hardware through dozens of joints without cooking itself. That makes the motor and joint stack one of the most important parts of the whole machine. I went…

@techniahqrobot on X

People see a humanoid robot walk across a stage, pick up a box, or work beside a production line. What they usually don’t see is the engineering loop behind those few seconds. A humanoid team may start with a simple target move a component…

@smsehy on X

300W power budgets inside mobile robots make silicon thermal dissipation the primary bottleneck before compute density. Infineon and STMicro win on high-frequency SiC switching modules, but packaging those inverters inside compact robotic…

@cubemars_motor on X

Precision in motion starts with the right actuator. 🦾 In this synchronized 3-axis robotic arm setup, the CubeMars AK45 Dual Encoder Series delivers high torque density, compact integration, and dual encoder feedback for precise motion…

@Biti8888 on X

LG is getting closer to its first external customer for humanoid robot actuators. The company is already in discussions with several global tech companies and has a key meeting scheduled for October to review production readiness and…

@cubemars_motor on X

For exoskeletons, every gram matters—but so does every degree of freedom. The upcoming CubeMars AKE-40-6 is designed to help engineers achieve the right balance between lightweight design, torque output, and natural joint movement. ⚡ 5.5…

@ErenChenAI on X

A Chinese college student built an 8 N·m robotic joint actuator from scratch in one month. https://t.co/4MjVB9u74g

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@smsehy on X

Actuators account for 40-60% of a humanoid robot's bill of materials. You can replicate software across infinite instances instantly, but every single joint requires precision motors manufactured and calibrated physically millions of…

@cubemars_motor on X

🔥 Something New Is Coming… Meet the AKH60! We’re putting the CubeMars AKH60 through its torque test. 💪 Built for powerful and precise motion, this new actuator is getting ready to make its debut. 👀 Not available yet — but stay tuned!…

@lukas_m_ziegler on X

Linear actuators playing football! ⚽️ You can keep scrolling... The "Magic Field" is an impressive display of ball-handling skill, showcasing what fixed automation can achieve. There are no robots at all. Instead of robots, over 300 linear…

@smsehy on X

Designing high-density forearms requires co-locating miniature planetary reducers, brushless motor stators, and motor control PCBs within a rigid thermal sleeve capable of shedding heat during continuous grasping cycles.…

@MilkRoadAI on X

Sam Altman is saying that OpenAI plans to build a humanoid robot, along with other designs because the world around us was built for humans (Save this). Doors, stairs, computers, tools, kitchens, vehicles, and factory equipment are all…

DeReK WaTSoN on X: "Everyone is watching Optimus, Figure and Unitree. I went looking at what actually goes inside the bloody things. Motors. Bearings. Roller screws. Precision gears. Encoders. Force sensors. Magnets. Actuators. Then I looked at who makes them, how difficult they are to manufactu… / X

Post Log in Sign up Post DeReK WaTSoN on X: "Everyone is watching Optimus, Figure and Unitree. I went looking at what actually goes inside the bloody things. Motors. Bearings. Roller screws. Precision gears. Encoders. Force sensors.…

Brushless Digital Servo Compact and Designed for Embodied Intelligence Applications - Unitree Robotics

Brushless Digital Servo Compact and Designed for Embodied Intelligence Applications - Brushless Motor Long Life, Low Inertia, High Speed, Force Control - Temperature and Position Sensors - Precision Gearbox (Backdrivable) - Highly…

Hi, I'm Lexie Hart, your Robo Brief host. Today, humanoid robots are getting more lifelike, more affordable, and more u…

Hi, I'm Lexie Hart, your Robo Brief host. Today, humanoid robots are getting more lifelike, more affordable, and more useful all at once. First, Clone Robotics shows off Proto Clone, a startling Android built from artificial muscles…

LimX Dynamics on X: "Together with ZINOVA's Tool Intelligence, TRON 2 takes on increasingly complex construction workflows. @ZiNovaLabs builds on TRON 2 to explore an innovative robotic configuration for construction, demonstrating key tasks in a scaled-down tilt-up construction workflow, includi… / X

Post Log in Sign up Post LimX Dynamics on X: "Together with ZINOVA's Tool Intelligence, TRON 2 takes on increasingly complex construction workflows. @ZiNovaLabs builds on TRON 2 to explore an innovative robotic configuration for…

From Robot Development to Deployment with Isaac GR00T & Jetson Thor - YouTube

From Robot Development to Deployment with Isaac GR00T & Jetson Thor Visibility: Public Uploaded by: NVIDIA Omniverse Uploaded at: 2026-08-27 Published at: 2026-08-26 Length: 1:17:39 Views: 12267 Likes: 131 Category: Science & Technology…

@MilkRoadAI on X

Elon Musk thinks humanoid robots could become a bigger industry than almost anyone expects (Save this). @elonmusk said the usefulness of a humanoid robot depends on three factors, the quality of its artificial intelligence software, the…

@OperationsPLS on X

The get-up is the right metric. Recovery from falls under contact stress reveals actuator limits and balance policy robustness in ways clean demos never expose. China building a sport format around this is genuinely useful stress-testing.…

The hardest problem in physical AI may be the magnet, not the model

Skip to content AI Learning and Artificial Intelligence Credit: Canva Actuators account for 40% to 60% of a humanoid robot’s bill of materials and China refines roughly 90% of the rare earth magnets inside them, which makes the components…

@UnitreeRobotics on X

@matth_lapeyre @MarwaEldiwiny We apologize, we did not express ourselves clearly, which led to a misunderstanding. Microduck is not using Unitree's Servo. We simply recommend giving our servo actuators a try.

@UnitreeRobotics on X

We apologize, we did not express ourselves clearly, which led to a misunderstanding. Microduck is not using Unitree's Servo. We simply recommend giving our servo actuators a try.

@Thom_Wolf on X

People don't realize it, but even with only 1 GB of RAM, the memory alone is already 10–15% of Microduck's total price. Crazy when you consider there are 15 actuators in the robot.

Brushless Digital Servo Compact and Designed for Embodied Intelligence Applications - Unitree Robotics

Brushless Digital Servo Compact and Designed for Embodied Intelligence Applications - Brushless Motor Long Life, Low Inertia, High Speed, Force Control - Temperature and Position Sensors - Precision Gearbox (Backdrivable) - Highly…

@QuasarShift on X

🚨 WHEN ENGINEERS ARE ALLOWED TO COOK - THIS ROBOT HAND HAS 22 DEGREES OF FREEDOM 1X's NEO humanoid hand, tendons moving like human muscles, picking up everything from eggs to tools 🤖✋ What most don't know: NEO hand = 22 motors, force…