HONPINE HAG Harmonic Joint Actuator Real Load Test for Heavy Duty Robot Arm

For a long time, harmonic joint actuators have been associated with lightweight designs and are widely used in humanoid robots, collaborative robots, and other compact robotic systems.

But can a harmonic joint actuator also be used for heavy-duty robotic arm joints?

Hello everyone, I’m Theodore Li, Technical Director at HONPINE. Today, I’ll show you a real-world load test of the HONPINE HAG harmonic joint actuator.

How Much Torque Can a Heavy-Duty Robotic Joint Really Handle?

Let’s simulate a real application with the HONPINE HAG40 harmonic joint actuator.

Before shipment, this HAG40 full closed-loop joint module is undergoing a real-world load test at the HONPINE factory, simulating the working conditions of a leg-wheel folding-arm robot.

Test conditions:

Payload: 80 kg

Arm length: 1,200 mm

Peak torque: 800 N·m

Rated torque: 557 N·m

Hollow bore: 28 mm

The video demonstrates the HAG harmonic joint actuator’s large hollow, integrated design, which helps simplify cable and utility routing within the robot.

The actuator can also be equipped with an integrated torque sensor, brake, and STO (Safe Torque Off) function, providing additional options for demanding robotic applications.

So, where do you think a harmonic joint actuator like this could be used?

Heavy-duty robotic arms, mobile manipulators, construction robots, leg-wheel robots, or other high-torque robotic systems?

Let us know what you think in the comments.