At SPS 2024 in Nuremberg maxon will be showcasing a humanoid robot equipped with maxon motors. HOPE is an openly developed robot with perfect dexterity that reduces the costs of humanoid development. In hall 3, stand 260, maxon will also be presenting a new compact motor speed controller and a new high-precision gearbox.
HOPE is a 3D-printed openly developed robot that offers the market an alternative, low-cost humanoid. HOPE has a fully articulated body that can stand, balance and move at speeds of more than 25 km/h and is driven by maxon EC-i motors and controls. The robot can also maintain balance for up to an hour.
As the first complete prototype of a humanoid robot, HOPE will accompany designer Rob Knight from the Robot Studio to the maxon stand, where visitors can also interact with the humanoid. maxon’s brushless DC motors were selected for their high dynamics and torque density, while the precision of the position control is achieved by the maxon EPOS4 positioning controller.
maxon cooperates with numerous robot developers, and the drive systems specialist will also be exhibiting the High Efficiency Joint 90 at SPS. The High Efficiency Joint 90 is a compact, integrated robot drive system that includes subsystems for a complete motion solution, such as electronics, motor, gearbox and sensors. Maxon is also showcasing its new ESCON2 Nano 24/2 speed controller, measuring just 23 mm x 16 mm x 4.5 mm. The new controller is suitable for brushed and brushless DC motors with a maximum continuous power of 48 W and a peak power of 144 W. The ESCON2 Nano 24/2 has a modular design and features pluggable pin headers. An evaluation board is available to create a ready-to-connect unit. A comprehensive motherboard design guide is provided for easy integration.
Maxon is also introducing the MicroMACS6, a freely programmable, ultra-compact, multi-axis motion controller, at SPS. In addition, maxon will be showcasing its new “Strain Wave” gearbox, which will be available from next year and is characterised by its high precision and compactness. The focus is on maxon’s brushless BLDC motors ECX Prime 6 and 16, which offer high torque at high speeds, as well as maxon’s ECX Flat motors with diameters of 22 mm, 32 mm and 42 mm with an external multi-pole rotor, even in limited space.
Further highlights include high-performance motors from maxon’s Parvalux and insights into the potential of technical ceramics. The exhibition will also feature maxon’s electric bike drive BIKEDRIVE AIR.