Schaeffler, a motion technology company, is developing humanoid robots for automotive and industrial settings. Using Ansys simulation tools and solvers alongside physical AI in NVIDIA Omniverse, the company is designing components such as bearings, actuators, and gearboxes to integrate reliably into manufacturing environments.
Simulation aims to help engineers assess spatial and power constraints, estimate energy use for tasks like walking, and evaluate structural durability across repeated operating cycles. Robots are trained through simulated environments combined with real-world motion-capture data, where a human demonstrates tasks using wearable sensors to guide machine learning.
Schaeffler has also launched pilot programs with OEM partners for machine-tending applications, with plans to expand toward more complex machinery operations, aiming to support human workers rather than replace them.
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