INNOVATIVE
ML1000 Series
Geared Solutions
The new family of precision geared solutions offers higher torque density and performance. The unique patented design utilizes a series of CAM-driven mating blocks.
Disruptive Technology
Motus Labs identified an opportunity to disrupt the robotic gear market.
All articulated robots have multiple joints – a combination of motors and gears.
The gears are the most critical, differentiating, and expensive component, yet still have performance limitations.
Critical part – High cost – Limited performance – all the makings for a breakthrough invention!
INNOVATION IN ACTION
MOTUS PERFORMANCE
New patented design results in higher torque density, zero backlash, superior torsional stiffness & positional accuracy
Lower Weight
The gear design can be built with lighter materials such as aluminum or even plastic, resulting in dramatically lower weight.
Higher Torsional Stiffness
The improved cohesion of mating surfaces eliminates the elasticity found in conventional drives that slow down and destabilize robots.
Various Materials
Our geared solutions can be made of various materials including plastics and stainless steel.
Higher Torque Density
Provides up to 2X torque density, lighter, more compact size.
High Precision/Zero Backlash
The unique design provides greater position accuracy, no hysteresis loss, and zero backlash.
Compact Size
More torque in a smaller footprint, applicable for today’s robot requirements.
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THE FUTURE WITH MOTUS
JUST IMAGINE
We know our geared solutions can significantly impact the robotic industry due to the innovative architecture. Just imagine if the overall solution cost of building a robot could be cut up to 50%, yet it was compact, more precise and lighter. Various industries would have the ability to use robots in more applications and bring them to market faster and cheaper.
Communications & Imaging
Communications & Imaging
- 5G Networks
- Satellite Tracking & Communications
- Telescopes
- Cinematography/Remote Control Heads/Slider motor
Automation/Motion Control
Automation/Motion Control
Motus M-DRIVE compact size and rigid long term reliability/long life provide key advantages in some of these verticals.
- Servo Gearheads
- Pick & Place Systems
- Food & Beverage
- Printing/Packaging
- Textile & Paper
- Machine Tools
- Laser Welding/Fabrication
Agriculture
Agriculture
Agricultural robots automate slow, repetitive and dull tasks for farmers including:
- Harvesting and picking
- Weed control
- Autonomous mowing, pruning, seeding, spraying and thinning
- Sorting and packing
Medical
Medical
Medical Robots have diverse applications including:
- X-Ray & Radiation Tables
- MRI/PET Machines
- Surgical robots
- Telepresence robots for remote caregiving
- Disinfectant robots
- Blood-drawing/Medication delivery robots
Aerospace & Defense
Aerospace & Defense
Defense Robots are deployed by the military in combat scenarios. These robots enhance a soldier’s or sailor’s existing capabilities while keeping them out of harm’s way.
- Satellites
- UAVs
- Antenna Positioning
- Automated Weapons Targeting
Construction
Construction
Construction Robots have many uses:
- 3D printing of large structures
- Bricklaying
- Dual-arm heavy equipment for disaster relief
- Climbing robots for inspection and construction.
- Demolition
Robotics
Robotics
Motus M-DRIVES precision gears offer zero-backlash and a lightweight compact design. Our M-DRIVE provides an alternative gear solution to robotic suppliers and manufacturers for Industrial Robots, Collaborative Robots, SCARA Robots, Service Robots, Gantry Robots, and Exoskeleton Systems.
Pick & Place
Pick & Place
Logistics | Pick & Place Robots are the fastest growing service robot segment. There are multiple applications including:
- Container loading/unloading
- Stationary piece picking
- Custom packaging
Inspection
Inspection
Inspection Robots are equipped with cameras and are made to inspect tight spaces. They go everywhere you can’t (or won’t) go: into attics, under houses, inside ducts, down sewers and through culverts and pipes.
Motus Markets
A common challenge faced by the robotic suppliers is the high cost and limited performance of the actuators/gear drives.
Service & Collaborative Robots
A Service robot performs useful tasks outside the area of industrial automation such as agriculture, medical, logistics, construction & inspection.
The fast-growing, Cobot robot market builds smaller robots that often work alongside humans. The robots can ‘learn’ on the job and have other characteristics unique to working with humans.
- Safety monitored stop
- Hand guiding
- Speed & separation monitoring
- Power & force limiting
Industrial Robots
Traditional, large industrial articulated robots are more expensive to build and often replace humans.
- Designed to perform repetitive work in place of human employees.
- Used to automate the manufacturing process almost entirely without human help.
- Require an engineer to write new code for any changes to the repetitive process.
ROBOTIC ARM JOINT PROBLEM
A robot actuator must be strong, precise, and lightweight, resulting in a costly design.
Modern Requirements
Strain wave and cycloidal designs are still using gear technology that has many limitations.
Today’s robots require high torque, high precision, low weight and a controlled rate of motion. Current gear solution designs need to meet these requirements and rely on expensive, special alloys and high-precision manufacturing processes.
Current Drive Technology Hits Its Limits
- Heavy – Problem compounded with each robot joint & increasing torque required.
- Elastic – Limits speed and impacts motion planning
- Not Efficient – Energy input wasted with friction and heat.
- Expensive – Gear drive requires exacting special fabrication.