Market Development of Harmonic Reducers

Key upstream components of these robots, such as robotic gearboxes, have become indispensable parts of robot joints, creating market opportunities for many gearbox development companies.

It is understood that harmonic reducers are mainly used in joint robots, and in recent years, the shipment of industrial joint robots has grown rapidly, driving a surge in demand for related gearboxes. Statistics show that in 2013, the global shipment of industrial joint robot gearboxes was 730,000 units, an increase of 6% year-on-year. In 2014, the shipment reached 820,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 12%. By the end of 2015, the number of industrial robots in use globally reached 1.6 million units. Asia, the largest market for industrial robots, saw a growth rate of 17% in the Chinese market alone.

The application of industrial robot harmonic drive needs to adapt to various industrial fields, which requires them to possess highly specialized characteristics and the ability to be customized for different application areas.