PAL Robotics chooses TQ motors
Because the torque-to-weight ratio is unmatched.
Customized Robot Solutions for Every Application PAL Robotics chooses Frameless Motors and Integration Expertise from TQ
Kangaroo biped robot by PAL Robotics © PAL Robotics
PAL Robotics is an international robotics manufacturer headquartered in Barcelona and founded in 2004. The robots from PAL robotics support companies and people in over 30 countries worldwide with tasks such as domestic, industrial, healthcare, research and development, and the service sector. PAL Robotics’ platforms stand out as versatile, ready-to-use mobile manipulation solutions designed for easy programming across various applications. With a flexible architecture, these robotic platforms can handle a wide range of tasks by allowing configuration adjustments without requiring specialized solutions for each use case. Modules like grippers and sensors can be easily swapped or added, and the software and user interface are designed to seamlessly integrate into different workflows, maximizing efficiency while maintaining the adaptability of a general-purpose platform.
With a flexible architecture, these robotic platforms can handle a wide range of tasks by allowing configuration adjustments without requiring specialized solutions for each use case. Modules like grippers and sensors can be easily swapped or added, and the software and user interface are designed to seamlessly integrate into different workflows, maximizing efficiency while maintaining the adaptability of a general-purpose platform.
When PAL Robotics designed their first prototype over 20 years ago, this also marked the beginning of their collaboration with motor manufacturer and electronics specialist TQ. The development team was looking for a suitable brushless motor for the prototypes and found the solution in TQ’s ILM motors.
The frameless motors enable very precise position and torque control at both low speeds with high torque and high speeds with low torque. This feature is crucial for the natural, fluid movements that users expect from humanoid robots, which greatly contributes to the acceptance of the technology, particularly in human-robot interaction.
TALOS humanoid robot by PAL Robotics
Luca Marchionni with TALOS © PAL Robotics
As robot platforms continued to evolve, the focus shifted not only to technical performance but also to scalability and cost-effective mass production. PAL Robotics therefore transitioned from the ILM series to the ILM-E series as development progressed.
The ILM-E motors were developed as a cost-optimized alternative to the premium ILM series for scalable applications and larger production volumes.
Today, thanks to their precision and efficiency, as well as their compact design and reliability, ILM-E motors are key components in various robot solutions from PAL Robotics, such as humanoid robots, mobile manipulators, and service robots. The ILM series formed the technological foundation during the early development phase, while the ILM-E series supports the transition to scalable mass production.
TiaGo Pro mobile manipulator by PAL Robotics
A Glimpse into the Future
The market for humanoid robots is growing rapidly, thanks to new technologies and the increasing acceptance of robots working alongside humans in various sectors. Whether assisting in the home or improving efficiency in the workplace, robots are becoming an integral part of daily life, which means demand will continue to rise. For PAL Robotics, this means continuing to be part of the robotics revolution and establishing themselves as a leader in general-purpose robotics solutions.
The transition from the ILM to the ILM-E series serves as a prime example of how a drive concept can be further developed from technical testing to commercial mass production. TQ-RoboDrive supports PAL Robotics with both high-performance motor technology and expertise in integration, scaling, and manufacturing.