Integrated Joint Module for Robotic Applications and Exoskeletons

• ✔ Extremely high component integration for simplified design
• ✔ Top precision and performance for demanding robotic tasks
• ✔ Optimized cost-effectiveness and long service life
• ✔ Compact design and low weight ideal for agile systems
• ✔ Integrated electromagnetic brake for maximum safety
• ✔ 19-bit high-resolution absolute encoder
• ✔ Frameless torque motor for smooth and quiet operation

Introducing the revolutionary integrated articulated module that ushers in a new era in robotic system design. This compact rotary actuator combines a reducer, frameless motor, motor drive, dual encoder and brake into a single unit, dramatically simplifying design and increasing performance. It is the ideal choice for innovative projects that require precision, reliability and efficiency.

🚀 Discover the power of advanced integration

• Highly integrated design: The reducer, frameless torque motor, motor drive, dual encoder and brake are fully integrated into one module, greatly simplifying assembly and saving space.
• Electromagnetic friction disc brake: Ensures immediate and safe stopping after power failure, with compact structure, high braking torque density and excellent stability even after 10,000 braking tests.
• Absolute encoder: With 19-bit resolution for extremely precise position control and multiple rotations, without the need for batteries, simplifying maintenance and logistics.
• Frameless torque motor: It offers high power density (peak torque 0.6-6.5 Nm), smooth torque output, low noise and low vibration. It is equipped with a non-contact digital Hall sensor for fast dynamic response and internal double support bearings for long life and high bending moment capacity.
• Communication support: Compatible with EtherCAT, CANopen and Modbus protocols for easy and flexible integration into existing automation systems.

🔍 Explore every detail of a key component

This module is carefully designed to meet the requirements of the most demanding robotic applications. Its high integration eliminates the need for complex interconnection of individual components, resulting in a significant reduction in the weight and volume of the robotic joint. This makes it ideal for collaborative robots, commercial robots, packaging and palletizing robots, as well as exoskeletons and robotic dogs, where every gram and millimeter is crucial for performance and agility.

Careful attention was also paid to details, such as the design of the internal double motor support bearings, which ensure high bending moment capacity and extend the overall life of the module. The closed structure allows for easy cable routing through the center, further contributing to a clean, functional and safe design of the robotic arms and joints.

🛠️ Are you facing challenges in robotic integration?

Complex robotics projects often encounter problems with bulky and heavy articulated components that limit agility and efficiency. Integrating multiple independent elements such as a motor, encoder, brake and reducer is time-consuming, increases the risk of errors and adds unnecessary weight, leading to higher operating costs and lower overall system performance. Traditional solutions require careful calibration and complex wiring.

💡 The key to more efficient and safer robotics

Our integrated articulated module is an elegant solution to these challenges. By combining all key components into one lightweight and compact unit, it significantly reduces design complexity, speeds assembly, and maximizes space efficiency. Get higher performance, precision, and safety for your robotic systems with minimal space and maintenance requirements, and take your projects to the next level.

🌟 More than just features, real benefits

• Feature: High component integration -> Benefit: Simplified design, lower weight, and easier assembly of robotic arms and joints, leading to faster development and reduced costs.
• Features: Absolute encoder with 19-bit resolution -> Benefit: Extremely precise motion control and repeatable positioning, crucial for sensitive and repetitive tasks with maximum reliability.
• Function: Electromagnetic brake -> Benefit: Immediate and safe stop in case of emergency or power failure, protecting the operator and expensive equipment from damage.
• Feature: Frameless torque motor -> Benefit: Higher power per unit volume, smooth and quiet operation with minimal vibration, ideal for applications requiring smooth and precise movement.
• Features: Support for EtherCAT, CANopen, Modbus -> Benefit: Easy and fast integration into a wide range of industrial and robotic control systems, ensuring compatibility and flexibility.

🎯 For whom is the module an ideal choice?

• Robotics Developers: For those involved in the design of advanced collaborative, commercial, or specialty robots where miniaturization and high performance are key.
• Automation equipment manufacturers: To optimize the design and performance of packaging, palletizing or CNC machines where precise and reliable positioning is required.
• Researchers and innovators: Ideal for exoskeletons, robotic dogs, and other intelligent devices projects where uncompromising performance and precision are essential.

🤔 Do you have concerns? We'll answer them

• Concern: Will installation be complicated due to the high level of integration? -> Answer: On the contrary, the module is designed for maximum simplicity. The unification of components reduces the need for complex wiring and mechanical assembly, saving time and minimizing errors.
• Concern: What is the long-term reliability of the brake and encoder? -> Answer: The electromagnetic brake shows excellent stability even after more than 10,000 braking tests. The 19-bit absolute encoder guarantees long-term accuracy without the need for external battery power.
• Concern: Is the motor power sufficient for demanding dynamic applications? -> Answer: The frameless torque motor achieves high power density and peak torque of 0.6-6.5 Nm, making it more than suitable for a wide range of dynamic and demanding tasks.

⚙️ Technical specifications

Encoder resolution	19 bits
Communication protocols	EtherCAT, CANopen, Modbus
Brake type	Electromagnetic friction disc brake
Engine type	Frameless torque motor
Peak engine torque	0.6-6.5 Nm
Engine sensors	Contactless digital Hall sensors
Engine bearings	Internal double support bearings

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main advantages of integrated design?

The integrated design combines the reducer, motor, drive, encoder and brake into one compact unit, minimizing assembly complexity, reducing weight and improving overall space efficiency of robotic systems.

What types of robots is this module best suited for?

The module is ideal for a wide range of applications, including collaborative robots, commercial robots, packaging and palletizing robots, exoskeletons and robotic dogs, as well as general automation and intelligent devices.

What security measures does the module offer?

The module is equipped with an electromagnetic friction disc brake that ensures immediate and safe stopping of movement after a power failure. The brake is compact, has high braking torque density and excellent stability.

What positioning accuracy does the module allow?

With a high-resolution 19-bit absolute encoder and multi-turn counting capabilities, the module offers extremely precise and reliable positioning, which is key for demanding robotic operations.

What are the key features of a frameless torque motor?

The motor features high power density, peak torque of 0.6-6.5 Nm, low noise and smooth torque output. It is equipped with non-contact digital Hall sensors and robust double bearings for long service life.

Can the module be easily integrated into existing control systems?

Yes, the module supports standard communication protocols such as EtherCAT, CANopen and Modbus, which allows for flexible and fast integration into most industrial and robotic control platforms.

Why is the absence of a battery in the encoder advantageous?

A battery-free absolute encoder eliminates air freight concerns, facilitates rapid delivery, and reduces maintenance requirements because there is no need to worry about changing batteries or losing position when powered down.