[K-TECH Global Leaders] HL Mando Builds Robot Industry Foundation with 50 Years of Precision Actuator Technology
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At a glance
- South Korean auto parts maker HL Mando is becoming a key player in the robot actuator market.
- The company is leveraging 50 years of automotive chassis control technology for robot joints.
- HL Mando aims to transform into an advanced robotics mobility parts supplier.
HL Mando, a leading South Korean automotive parts manufacturer, is positioning itself as a significant force in the burgeoning robot actuator market. As global tech giants compete to lead the development of humanoid robots, HL Mando is capitalizing on its extensive experience in precision chassis control technology, accumulated over 50 years. The company is adapting this expertise to create actuators, the crucial components that function as the joints and muscles of robots, enabling precise movement and powerful operation.
Actuators represent a substantial portion of a humanoid robot's manufacturing cost, ranging from 40% to 60%. Their function is critical for the fine-tuned control of a robot's position and its ability to perform high-output movements. HL Mando's deep understanding of systems like the Motor-Driven Power Steering (MDPS) and by-wire technologies, which electronically manage vehicle steering and control, provides a strong structural and technological foundation for developing these sophisticated robotic components.
This strategic pivot signifies HL Mando's accelerated transformation from its traditional role as a supplier of chassis parts for conventional vehicles to that of an advanced robotics mobility parts enterprise. The company's long-standing capabilities in precise electronic control and mechanical engineering are directly transferable to the demanding requirements of the robotics industry, setting the stage for its growth in this innovative sector.
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.