Minimal Unit

Mechanical Leg Module

Full-DOF Lower Limb Actuation

A complete unilateral leg assembly integrating hip, knee, and ankle joints with full degrees of freedom. Designed as the minimal deployable unit for bipedal locomotion research and modular robot construction.

Mechanical Leg Module

Technical Specifications

Performance Profile

Degrees of Freedom6-DOF (3 Hip + 1 Knee + 2 Ankle)
ActuationQuasi-direct drive with linkage mechanism
Peak Torque42 Nm (Hip) / 28 Nm (Knee) / 15 Nm (Ankle)
Torque TransparencyDirect-drive-like torque feedback with minimal gearing loss
Zero HysteresisRigid linkage eliminates elastic deformation between motor and joint
Back-drivabilityAll joints freely back-drivable for natural passive motion
Weight1.8 kg (per side)
Length280 mm (hip to ankle)
CommunicationCAN-FD Dual-Track
Power24V DC (Human-safe voltage) / 3.5A peak draw
EnclosureCNC Aluminum 6061 + Carbon Fiber
Mechanical Leg Module detail

Key Features

Engineered for Performance

Full Joint Coverage

Integrates all 6 freedoms of the hip, knee, and ankle joints into a single self-contained mechanical assembly.

Linkage-Driven Actuation

Quasi-direct drive with linkage mechanism delivers high torque transparency while maintaining an optimal torque-to-weight ratio across all joints.

Torque Transparency

Minimal gearing loss provides direct-drive-like torque feedback, enabling precise force control and natural interaction dynamics.

Zero Hysteresis

Rigid linkage mechanism eliminates elastic deformation between motor and joint axes, ensuring the output torque matches the input with near-perfect linearity.

Full Back-drivability

Every joint is freely back-drivable, allowing natural passive motion and intuitive manual posing during research and deployment.

Human-Safe Voltage

Operates on a 24V DC supply — keeping peak system voltage within the human-safe threshold for intuitive handling and research deployment.

Onboard IMU

Each leg ships with a localized 9-axis IMU for real-time inertial feedback and zero-latitude joint state estimation.

Modular Mounting

Standardized interface plate allows unattached deployment or seamless integration into the bipedal platform subsystem.

Pricing

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