by Mat Dirjish
TECO, a company with core capabilities in intelligent power systems and electromechanical integration, in collaboration with its US subsidiary TECO-Westinghouse Motor Company, unveil its drone hairpin motor power system and all-in-one robotic joint module, designed for high-payload unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The company’s high-payload drone hairpin power system promises to enhance commercial UAV performance while its robotic joint module suits a wide range of intelligent mobility applications.
TECO’s power system handles high-payload commercial drones ranging from 10 kg to 100 kg payload capacity. The system integrates the company’s T Power Air 12.5kW hairpin motor and the T Power Air TE250 high-power electronic speed controller. TECO claims to have successfully integrated mainstream EV hairpin technology into UAV powertrain systems, achieving a maximum thrust of 76.5 kg per shaft.
In contrast to conventional brushless DC motors, the system reportedly improves efficiency and extends drone flight time by approximately 20%, Summarily, the system adopts a hairpin stator combined with a permanent magnet outer-rotor design using a Halbach array configuration. The motor achieves a peak efficiency up to 91.8%.
Addressing the future of intelligent robotics, the robotic joint module system integrates brushless dc motors, planetary gear reducers, encoders, and sensors. The module is suitable for a wide range of intelligent mobility applications including robotic arms, quadruped robots, and humanoid robots.
For greater enlightenment, peruse the robotic joint module system and T Power Air UAV Powertrain overviews. Also visit the TECO website.
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