en.Wedoany.com Reported - On April 19, 2026, during the opening ceremony of the Hannover Messe in Germany, Schaeffler AG received the Hermes Award for its actuator platform. Designed specifically for humanoid robot joints, this actuator platform integrates a servo motor, power electronics, and an encoder, and supports either a 2-stage planetary gear or a worm gear transmission configuration. The development process focused on minimizing the installation space and increasing the continuous torque. Compared to similar products, the installation space is reduced by approximately 20%. By optimizing the copper fill factor of the frameless PSM motor, low temperature rise under high torque was achieved while simultaneously reducing system costs, creating conditions for the scalable application of service robots.

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Holger Hanselka, Chairman of the jury, stated: "The application of robots and collaborative robots in industrial and commercial sectors is driving rapid market growth. A systematic actuator platform is the core for scaling service robots, and Schaeffler's platform can be seen as a key component for humanoid robots." Its compact and efficient design is expected to have a sustainable impact on the industrial value chain and is suitable for multiple application areas. Hanselka believes this will help Schaeffler expand its influence in the humanoid robot market.

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