Robot Motor Selection Checklist
Confirm the right motor direction before quotation
Use this checklist to organize voltage, torque, speed, size, feedback, driver, gearbox, test and production information for robot joint actuators, BLDC motors, wheel drives and custom motor projects.
Checklist
Information to prepare for a robot motor project
- Application: robot joint, humanoid robot, AMR/AGV wheel drive, robot arm, service robot, inspection robot or automation equipment.
- Electrical requirement: voltage range, rated power, rated current, peak current and power supply limitations.
- Torque and load: rated torque, peak torque, payload, acceleration, holding torque and safety margin.
- Speed: target RPM, joint speed, wheel speed, reduction ratio and working duty cycle.
- Mechanical envelope: motor diameter, length, shaft, flange, mounting holes, cable outlet and available space.
- Feedback and control: Hall sensor, encoder, brake, driver, communication method and position/speed/torque control mode.
- Gearbox or actuator structure: planetary gearbox, RV worm gear, frameless torque motor, bearing arrangement and output interface.
- Operating conditions: temperature, cooling path, noise target, vibration, ingress protection, lifetime and continuous operation time.
- Testing plan: torque-speed curve, temperature rise, noise, vibration, startup under load, overload and outgoing inspection items.
- Commercial information: sample quantity, estimated annual volume, target cost, shipping destination and target lead time.
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