Archimedes Drive: Zero Backlash Traction Drive Speed Reducer

🔗 Learn more about the Archimedes Drive at www.imsystems.nl

The Archimedes Drive is a Compound Planetary Traction Drive, developed for advanced robotic applications where accuracy, safety, and robustness are critical. Unlike traditional gear systems, it transfers motion purely through traction — rolling contact, not gear teeth.

In this video, we break down how torque flows through the Archimedes Drive — from the input sun, through compressed planets, to the output motion. You’ll see how this unique traction-based mechanism uses compound leverage and controlled compression to achieve smooth, precise, and backlash-free motion.

This video explains:
00:00 - How traction is achieved with smooth surfaces
01:00 - The compound lever principle behind velocity reduction
01:33 - How adjusting the planet geometry changes the reduction ratio
02:05 - What defines the drive’s slip torque and performance characteristics

The result: a fully customizable, high-performance speed reducer — designed for next-generation robotics and humanoid systems.

🔗 Learn more about the Archimedes Drive at www.imsystems.nl

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