AILOS Robotics introduces drive technology to make robots lighter, more agile, and safer - The Robot Report

AILOS Robotics, a Brussels-based company spun out of Vrije Universiteit Brussel in 2024, has developed the patented R2poweR gearbox, a novel drive technology designed to enhance robot performance by combining the agility of quasi-direct drives with high torque density. This innovation aims to make robots lighter, more energy-efficient, affordable, and safer, particularly benefiting force- and power-limited applications such as robot arms, humanoids, exoskeletons, and prosthetics. The gearbox offers low backdrive resistance for safe human-robot interaction, high torque density for heavily loaded joints, and a scalable, quiet, and energy-efficient design suitable for large-scale production. With €3.5 million ($4 million) raised from investors including QBIC, High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF), Wallonie Entreprendre, and finance&invest.brussels, AILOS is transitioning from research to industrial production and actively seeking partnerships with robot manufacturers and industrial collaborators. The funding supports Europe’s strategic goal