Power in the Smallest of Spaces
A two-stage planetary gearbox and a tightly integrated BLDC motor deliver high power density in a compact design. Many models feature a hollow shaft.
ACTILINK-JDX:Every joint. One platform.
The New Actuator Platform for Humanoid and Quadruped Robots
Synapticon’s most powerful planetary gear actuators to date, designed for high power density and low unit costs in mass production. Motor, gearbox, servo drive, encoder system, and functional safety all in one unit, tailored to your robot.
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Humanoids: THE ACTUATOR Is Key
A humanoid robot is equipped with about 30 actuators. Each one must deliver high torque, weigh very little, and fit into a small installation space, because every gram on one axis must be carried by the axes higher up in the kinematic chain. Drives composed of individual components are often oversized for this purpose. With ACTILINK-JDX, we develop the motor, gearbox, electronics, and safety features as a single system.
Servo Drive in the Actuator
The Servo Drive is mounted on a compact, round circuit board directly inside the motor housing. Communication takes place via EtherCAT.
Safety Built In
Functional safety is integrated directly into the servo drive. The platform is designed for certifiable functional safety and is compatible with POSITRON SAFETY AI.
Exactly the actuator your robot needs
Your Interface
The form factor and mechanical interface are designed to fit your robot, not the other way around.
Without oversizing
The motor winding, torque, and speed are designed to match the actual performance requirements of the axle.
Based on the quantity
The scope of functionality and manufacturing process are tailored to your production volume. The result is optimal in terms of weight and cost.
Get started quickly, then optimize
Ship from stock
ACTILINK-JDX will also be available in several standard versions that are in stock. If one of them works for you, you can get started right away. If not, it serves as the starting point from which we’ll optimize the actuator for your robot.
From Prototype to Production
From the first prototype all the way through mass production, you stay on the same platform. The actuator grows with your project, rather than having to start from scratch with every new axis.
From a systems perspective
We understand the entire system architecture of a robot. Actuators, electronics, and functional safety are all handled by a single team, and that’s what makes us fast.
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Are you developing a humanoid, a quadruped, or another type of robot with high torque and weight requirements? We provide technical specifications for ACTILINK-JDX on a project-by-project basis under an NDA. We’ll work with you to determine the right actuator for your kinematics.
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Frequently Asked Questions About ACTILINK-JDX
What is ACTILINK-JDX?
ACTILINK-JDX is a platform of integrated actuators from Synapticon for humanoid and quadrupedal robots. Each actuator combines a motor, a two-stage planetary gearbox, an encoder system, a servo drive, and functional safety into a single unit.
What types of robots is ACTILINK-JDX designed for?
For humanoid robots and quadrupeds—that is, robots with many axes where torque, weight, and installation space are all important factors. The platform covers small axes such as the wrist and neck as well as large axes in the hip and knee.
What type of transmission is used in the ACTILINK-JDX?
A two-stage planetary gearbox combined with a tightly integrated BLDC motor. Many models feature a hollow shaft, for example, to allow cables to pass through the shaft.
Is the servo drive integrated into the actuator?
Yes. The Servo Drive is mounted on a compact, round circuit board directly inside the motor housing. Communication takes place via EtherCAT.
What functional safety features does ACTILINK-JDX offer?
Functional safety is integrated directly into the servo drive. The platform is designed for certifiable functional safety and is compatible with POSITRON SAFETY AI, Synapticon’s safety platform for the entire robot.
Can ACTILINK-JDX be customized for my robot?
Yes, that is the core of the platform. The form factor, mechanical interface, motor winding, range of functions, and manufacturing process are tailored to your robot and production volume, without any oversizing.
Is ACTILINK-JDX also available as a standard product?
There will be several standard variants available from stock. They are suitable for samples, prototypes, and a quick project start, and also serve as the starting point for designing a solution tailored to your robot.
Where can I find technical specifications for ACTILINK-JDX?
Synapticon provides technical data on a project-by-project basis under an NDA. Use the form on this page to request your NDA briefing.
Who develops ACTILINK-JDX?
Synapticon GmbH is headquartered in Schönaich, near Stuttgart. Synapticon develops servo drives, actuators, and functional safety solutions for robotics and automation, with a focus on humanoid robotics.
