The academic term for harmonic drive is strain wave gear; based on its physical characteristics, it can also be called harmonic reducer or harmonic gear. The harmonic drive principle was created and invented by the American ingenious inventor C.W. Musser, and its practical application was realized in Japan in 1964. In the late 20th century, China began to research related theories and industrial production and manufacturing. The most significant characteristic of a harmonic reducer is that it is composed of only three basic components: a rigid wheel, a flexspline, and a wave generator. This makes it easy to achieve miniaturization and weight reduction. Due to the large number of teeth engaged in meshing, it can achieve significant torque transmission and precision control. Currently, there are more than 20 types of harmonic reducers, with torque capacities ranging from 1Nm to 2000Nm.