We are proud to announce that Sebastian Sterr's master's thesis supervised by Tomas Slimak at our Chair of Applied Mechanics has won the prestigious RENK Prize! The thesis, titled "Design and Construction of a Direct-Drive Axial-Flux Permanent Magnet Actuator for Humanoid Robot Locomotion" marks a significant advancement in the field of robotics.
This innovative work explores the development of a direct-drive axial-flux motor tailored specifically for humanoid robots. The design and construction of this motor address key limitations in robotic locomotion, enabling more dynamic movements such as swing leg motion and dynamic jumping. The meticulous process involved extensive literature reviews, automated design scripts, FE simulations, and the sourcing and assembly of specialty components.
Stay on the lookout for our future developments in the field of novel humanoid actuation.