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Robot Components Directory

Official product families for robot motion, perception, manipulation, embedded compute and machine safety.

31 verified results

Robot hands

Allegro Hand

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Manufacturer: Wonik Robotics

  • Four-finger research hand
  • Multiple independently actuated joints
Dexterous robot handSouth Korea

Force-torque sensors

ATI Mini45

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Manufacturer: ATI Industrial Automation

  • Six-axis force and torque measurement
  • Compact transducer family
Six-axis force-torque sensorUnited States

Actuators

FHA-C Mini actuator

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Manufacturer: Harmonic Drive

  • Integrated strain-wave gear and motor
  • Compact hollow-shaft options
Integrated rotary actuatorJapan

Reducers

Harmonic Drive CSG-2A

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Manufacturer: Harmonic Drive

  • Zero-backlash gear family under rated conditions
  • High reduction ratios
Strain-wave reducerJapan

LiDAR

Hokuyo UST-10LX

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Manufacturer: Hokuyo Automatic

  • 2D scanning laser rangefinder
  • Compact indoor navigation sensor
2D safety-independent LiDARJapan

Cameras

Intel RealSense Depth Camera D455

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Manufacturer: Intel RealSense

  • Stereo depth camera
  • Global-shutter depth sensors
  • Integrated IMU
Stereo depth cameraUnited States

Actuators

maxon IDX compact drive

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Manufacturer: maxon

  • Integrated motor, controller and encoder
  • Multiple frame sizes
Integrated servo actuatorSwitzerland

Actuators

Moog Animatics SmartMotor

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Manufacturer: Moog Animatics

  • Integrated motor, drive and controller
  • Programmable motion control
Integrated servo actuatorUnited States

Torque, speed and payload trade-offs

Higher reduction ratios can increase output torque but may reduce speed and backdrivability. Motor, reducer, bearing, thermal design and control bandwidth must be evaluated as one joint system.

Sensor accuracy and sampling rate

Resolution, repeatability, noise, bandwidth and latency describe different properties. A sensor with fine resolution may still be unsuitable for fast control if its update rate or delay is too high.

Communication and power integration

Voltage, current, grounding, connectors, fieldbus support and deterministic timing can decide whether a component integrates cleanly into a robot. Manufacturer documentation should be checked before wiring or software work begins.

Safety and certification boundaries

A component marketed for robots is not automatically safety-rated. Safety scanners, controllers, emergency stops and protective functions require the correct standards, configuration and validation for the complete machine.

Frequently asked questions

How do robot components affect performance?

Actuators, transmissions, sensors, compute, power and safety hardware set the robot's physical limits. Control software cannot remove heat, backlash, insufficient torque or poor sensor placement.

Can torque and payload values be compared directly?

Only when the measurement conditions, duty cycle, speed, mounting, safety factor and test method are compatible. This directory avoids ranking products across incompatible conditions.

Why do communication interfaces matter?

The interface affects timing, diagnostics, integration work and available safety functions. A compatible connector does not automatically mean the software protocol or electrical requirements match.

What should be checked in an environmental rating?

Review the exact ingress-protection rating, operating temperature, vibration limits, connector sealing and whether the rating applies to the full assembled system.

Directory last updated: July 10, 2026. Specifications are quoted conservatively and should be confirmed in the current manufacturer datasheet.

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Evidence reviewReviewed 2026-07-23

Component selection must follow the task load

Motors, reducers, encoders, controllers, power electronics, sensors and end effectors cannot be selected independently. The required payload, reach, duty cycle, impact tolerance, backdrivability, precision and safety strategy determine the component stack. Public product pages are useful starting points, but integrators still need application testing and manufacturer documentation for the exact model.

Verified context

  • Industrial arm suppliers publish different payload, reach, mounting and application ranges, so model names cannot be compared without the exact configuration.
  • Collaborative operation depends on the complete application, tooling, speed, separation monitoring and risk assessment rather than the arm label alone.
  • End effectors change payload, inertia, cable routing and collision behavior at the wrist.

What the available evidence does not prove

  • Catalog payload is not proof of reliable performance at every reach and speed.
  • A component advertised as safety-rated does not make the full robot application safe by itself.

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