Automotive supplier Schaeffler manufactures parts for humanoid robots from Neura Robotics. They are also used in production and supply data.
The German automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler will increasingly supply robot parts to the German robotics company Neura Robotics in the future. Schaeffler announced this on Tuesday. To this end, the two companies have entered into a partnership that also provides for Schaeffler to integrate a "medium four-digit number" of humanoid robots into its own production by 2035.
Together, Schaeffler and Neura Robotics want to develop and manufacture key components for humanoid robots. These include, for example, robot actuators that move the joints of the robots. Schaeffler already has some expertise in the field of planetary actuators, which enable precise rotary movements with high torque. In addition, these actuators are lightweight and robust and therefore designed for continuous operation.
Schaeffler already has robot actuators of various performance classes in its range that can deliver up to 250 Nm of torque. The current humanoid robot 4NE1 from Neura Robotics is equipped with such actuators so that it is also able to lift heavy weights. In the future, Neura Robotics wants Schaeffler to cover its demand for lightweight and powerful actuators.
Neura robots work for Schaeffler
The agreement also provides for Schaeffler to use a larger number of humanoid robots from Neura Robotics in its own production. Neither company has disclosed the exact number. Schaeffler's announcement speaks somewhat cryptically of a mid-four-figure number. Both companies are also keeping a low profile on the costs. According to industry sources, the order value for Neura Robotics is said to be 300 million euros. However, this cannot be substantiated at present.
During the use of the robots in real production environments, application data is collected, which in turn is to be used for AI training of the humanoid robots. The aim is for the robots to develop further by continuously learning specific skills.
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