Schaeffler unveils molded strain wave gear for humanoids

Schaeffler announced a strain wave gear made using molding technology on August 13, 2026. The company said the technology will cut manufacturing costs by more than 25% and material consumption by more than 75%. Mass production is scheduled to begin in 2027.

Schaeffler’s gear is made using molding rather than precision machining for humanoid joints. The company said its main components can be manufactured in seconds rather than minutes, while cutting manufacturing costs by more than 25% and material consumption by more than 75%. This changes the conditions for supplying components intended for mass production.