ZHR-P for dynamic humanoid joints
Use when leg joints need impact tolerance, backdrivability, low-ratio reduction, and industrial communication options.
View ZHR-P modulesHumanoid Robot Actuator Selection
Choose humanoid actuators by joint load, not peak torque alone.
Humanoid hip, knee, ankle, shoulder, elbow, wrist, and finger joints need different actuator architectures. Use this guide to map torque density, backlash, backdrivability, interface, and package constraints to ZHR-P, ZHR-H, and ZHR-EC families.
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For humanoid legs, start with ZHR-P planetary/QDD-style modules when impact tolerance, backdrivability, and dynamic motion are priority. For upper-body precision joints, start with ZHR-H harmonic modules when low backlash and compact precision matter. For robotic fingers or short-stroke push-pull mechanisms, evaluate ZHR-EC micro servo electric cylinders.
Joint-by-joint mapping
Humanoid actuator architecture by joint role
| Joint area | Main constraints | Preferred ZHR family | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hip / knee / ankle | Impact load, torque density, backdrivability, thermal duty | ZHR-P | Planetary/QDD-style structure supports dynamic joints and shock-prone motion. |
| Shoulder / elbow / wrist | Low backlash, compact axial size, precision positioning | ZHR-H | Harmonic modules fit precision upper-body robot axes. |
| Finger / compact hand mechanism | Short stroke, linkage travel, push/pull force, small envelope | ZHR-EC | Micro servo electric cylinders can drive linkage or rocker-arm finger mechanisms. |
ZHR-H for precision humanoid axes
Use when shoulders, elbows, wrists, or support arms need low backlash and compact harmonic reduction.
View ZHR-H modulesZHR-EC for robotic fingers
Use when a hand, gripper, or end effector needs short-stroke linear push/pull motion for linkage actuation.
Open hand actuator guideRFQ questions for humanoid actuator selection
Joint name and degree of freedom
Continuous and peak torque target
Speed, duty cycle, and thermal limit
Voltage and communication interface
Mounting envelope and mass target
Sample quantity and pilot production stage
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Share the joint type, torque target, speed, interface, and mounting envelope. ZHR can map your requirement to ZHR-P, ZHR-H, or ZHR-EC options for evaluation.
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