Schaeffler plans to mass produce gearboxes for humanoid robots in 2027
Schaeffler announced plans to begin mass production of strain wave gearboxes for humanoid robots in 2027. The company is developing these components using a forming technology intended to support higher-volume output rather than traditional machining processes.
Strain wave gearboxes are core mechanical parts in many robotic systems, providing the reduction ratios and precision required for joint actuation in humanoid platforms. Expanded production capacity in this category could influence component availability for embodied AI developers and integrators working on similar hardware.
The announcement originates from an automotive and industrial supplier moving into dedicated robotics component manufacturing.