ARCHIMEDES DRIVE Synovial Series
Exceed the boundaries of robotic actuation and
bring your next breakthrough to life.
Synovial
Component Set
Designed for Physical AI
- Optimal Integration Process
- True Zero Backlash
- Low Noise
- High Torque Density
- Overtorque Protection
- Smooth & Accurate Motions
Made for Innovation
Custom Drives
Our collaborative approach ensures that each Archimedes Drive is customized to your specific application requirements.
Unparalleled Safety
Compound Planetary Traction technology with inherent overtorque protection against shocks and collisions.
Actuation Experts
Based in the Netherlands, on 10 years of R&D. You are supported by IMSystems’ dedicated team every step of the way.
1. Core Technology
2. Motor Selection
3. Housing Design
4. Drive Assembly
5. Complete Drive
Synovial
Development Kit
Plug & Test: For True Innovators
- 75 Nm Repeated Torque
- High Stiffness
- True Zero Backlash
- Overtorque Protection
- Low Noise
- Ready-to-Test
Experience the Future
The Synovial series is designed to enable human-level actuation for the next generation of Physical AI robots.
Our latest Development Kit includes a fully assembled Synovial, a purpose-designed R&D mount, and an optional output encoder. Ideal for innovators to test our cutting-edge technology with confidence, backed by IMSystems' dedicated support.
For actuator engineers: 120 Nm repeated torque from 0.8 kg at 95 mm diameter, roughly 150 Nm/kg. Lost motion stays at 0.2 arcmin for the life of the drive. Backdrivable, with overtorque protection through micro-slip. Centre bore and continuous rotation possible. Below 55 dBA.
| Specification | Unit | Synovial |
|---|---|---|
| Repeated Torque | Nm | 120 |
| Maximum Input Speed | rpm | >3,000 |
| Max. Lost Motion | arcmin | 0.2 |
| Diameter | mm | 95 |
| Output Rotation | degree | 200 |
| Weight | kg | 0.8 |
| Efficiency | % | 85 |
| Backlash | arcmin | 0 |
| Torsional Stiffness | Nm/arcmin | 19 |
| Length | mm | 55 |
Synovial Development Kit
Includes a Synovial Archimedes Drive, with an optional output encoder.
Specially-designed R&D housing, perfect for exploring the core features of the Archimedes Drive.
Plug & Test: our development kits integrate seamlessly with standard test benches.
Synovial inside a R&D housing
example of a test bench configuration