The Development Of Harmonic Reducers In Industrial Robots

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.

How Are China Harmonic Reducers?

China harmonic reducer has certain advantages compared to its imported counterparts. With the improvement of production technology, the quality of domestic harmonic reducers is assured, and they are competitively priced. Their domestication is expected to change the market situation, which has long been dominated by foreign companies and in urgent need of high-precision products. With the establishment of several brand enterprises in China, the competitiveness of China harmonic reducers in the international market is expected to grow stronger, expanding both domestic and international markets.