Automation and Robotics

From AGVs, AMRs, cobots and robots, to machine tools and automated packaging lines – robust and reliable gears, motors, drives and integrated drive solutions underpin the global automation and robotics industry.

Sumitomo Drive Technologies provides high-performance products that deliver precise, reliable and smooth motion control that is trusted by leading automation and robotics OEMs.

The use of Automation and Robotics has grown exponentially over the past few years, fuelling a demand for robust drive systems that consistently deliver a first-class user experience

Our expert teams ensure customers select the best drive solutions for their specific needs. From FINE CYCLO^® high-precision reducers in articulated robot joints, and compact Tuaka actuators powering collaborative robots, to packaged AGV/AMR wheel drives for autonomous logistics - our products provide the zero-backlash performance and long service life that demanding automation applications require.

Sumitomo Cyclo gears work by sharing the load across reducer components. This makes them more compact, durable and precise than conventional cog gears - ideal for automation and robotics applications which often have limited space.

Zero Backlash Performance 
The FINE CYCLO® and E CYCLO® series deliver true zero-backlash operation - critical for repeatable robot positioning and high-precision motion control.

High Shock-Load Capacity 
Cycloidal architecture absorbs impact loads up to 5× rated torque -essential for robot collision events, start-stop cycles, and emergency stops.

Compact, High Torque Density 
Exceptional power-to-weight ratio enables smaller robot joint designs, lower moving mass, and faster dynamic performance.

Long, Reliable Service Life 
Smooth, low-vibration operation and robust construction deliver outstanding service life even in high-cycle, 24/7 automation environments.

Different types of robots have characteristics which define their complexity, including the payload and the number of axis on which they move. Fast, short, individual movements require precise control, acceleration, braking and high torque density to deliver continuously smooth movements.

Our ultra compact advanced servo motors guarantee maximum control in compact packages and are widely used in state-of-the-art robotic applications including cartesian robots, cobots, delta robots, anthropomorphic robots, positioner robots and scara robots.

We also offer a range of low voltage servo motors, both brushless and geared, specifically developed for AGVs that need the highest levels of accuracy, responsiveness, efficiency and controllability.

Precise control 
Closed-loop feedback delivers exact position, speed, and torque in real time.

Fast response 
Rapid reaction to control signals enables smooth, accurate motion under changing conditions.

High torque 
Strong, consistent torque across a wide speed range - including at low speeds.

Energy efficient 
Draws only the power needed, with regenerative braking to recover energy during deceleration.

Smooth motion 
Controlled acceleration and deceleration profiles reduce mechanical stress and protect payloads.

Our advanced servo drives use the most advanced hardware and software technologies to provide maximum control for servo motors in all load conditions.

We offer stand-alone and battery powered servo drives in a range of sizes that adapt control board and supply voltage to meet all application needs - optimized for controlling servo motors used in AGVs and AMRs to provide superior traction, steering and auxiliary functions.

Our expertise across all aspects of motion control enables us to offer integrated drive solutions for a wide range of automation and robotics applications. This means our customers benefit from the best solutions for their requirements without the headache of sourcing individual components from different manufacturers.

Products developed specifically for automation and robotics applications include Smartris, a compact plug-and-play drive package specifically designed for AGV/AMR applications. Smartris combines a cycloidal gearbox, servo motor and drive controller to enable fast, flexible and quiet movement of autonomous systems.

The award-winning Tuaka is a fully integrated 48V actuator that includes a powerful driver and optional torque sensor, and offers a safety-level up to SIL3 PL-e. Tuaka’s high-precision is due to backlash-free gears from the E CYCLO series, coupled with a powerful servomotor in a compact and lightweight design - making it ideal for high-precision applications and dynamic motion control with a high repetition rate. Features including collision detection have been specifically developed for cobot applications.

Precise motion control 
Integrated encoders and controllers enable accurate position, velocity, and torque control in a closed loop 

Smooth operation
Pre-matched components reduce backlash and vibration, critical for precision tasks like pick-and-place

Faster response
Optimised internal tuning between motor and drive means better dynamic performance out of the box

Simplified design 
Engineers no longer need to source, size, and integrate separate components; the package is pre-engineered to work together 

Reduced wiring complexity
A single cable solution significantly reduces wiring complexity