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Planetary gearboxes: Seven things for mobile robot manufacturers to consider

Mobile robot manufacturers must consider a range of factors when selecting planetary gearboxes. The global mobile robots market is expanding rapidly and forecasts for mobile robot revenues were recently increased as a result. With such a wealth of opportunities for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs), manufacturers providing products that meet customers’ needs will see sales grow.

31/10/2023 10:23:46

Precision gears are an essential component within the motion control systems of mobile robots, and planetary gearboxes will continue to play a significant role in the market going forward. Just under 50 percent of precision gear products sold in 2022 had a planetary design, according to Interact Analysis.

In fact, mobile robots are predicted to become the number one industry for planetary gear products by 2026, as high levels of demand continue within the mobile robot industry. This demand is driven by labour shortages and increased demand for warehouse automation in the wake of the Covid-19 e-commerce boom.

Planetary gearboxes are ideal for mobile robots
Planetary gearboxes are the ideal compact high-precision servo motor solution for mobile robots, with estimates showing that the vast majority of mobile robots employing precision gear products will have planetary gears (~95 percent) by 2026. It is of paramount importance that mobile robot manufacturers select the best precision planetary gearboxes for the specific needs of their robots and applications.

Read the full article in DPA's November issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.