Apptronik Dynamic actuator Patent (WO2023159252A1)
WO2023159252A1 · Apptronik, Inc.
- Patent number
- WO2023159252A1
- Applicant
- Apptronik, Inc.
- Filing date
- 2023-02-21
- CPC class
- B25J 9/12
- Pillar
- Muscle
A humanoid limb actuator using a stepped-planet compound planetary gearbox coupled between a motor and an actuator output for high torque density with controllable dynamics.
Claims
Claims include a mechanical ground, motor, stepped planet compound planetary gearbox, and an actuator output transmitting motor torque to a robotic limb segment.
Technical analysis
Apollo’s compliance-first story lives or dies on actuator design. Compound planetary stages are a known path to torque density without hydraulic mess — this filing puts Apptronik’s gearbox choices on the public record for partners evaluating warehouse humanoids.
Commercial impact
Differentiates Apptronik in the crowded humanoid actuator race (harmonic vs cycloidal vs planetary). Useful diligence material for OEMs comparing Apollo vs Figure/Agility hardware bets.
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