We’ve seen similar drives recently in [Paul Gould]’s 3D Printed Robot Actuator which uses a cycloidal gearbox, as well as the incredibly smooth action of the cycloidal drive-inspired Abacus Drive.

Cycloidal gearboxes are widely used in robotics, industrial machinery, and precision motion control applications. The robot uses around 22 of these gear actuators to function.

At its heart is a cycloidal gearbox, in which the three small shafts which drive the center gear are driven by a toothed belt. The motive power comes from a brushless motor, which is what gives ...

Researchers at Texas A&M University have constructed a robot with cycloidal wheels, marking a significant step forward in using robotics in all-terrain environments. The Adaptive Robotics and ...

Cycloidal propulsion as a means for driving a land vehicle is new. It offers omnidirectional drive with infinitely variable speed and tractive effort control. It also offers simplicity of design to ...