Exploring Cycloidal Drives for Robotic Gearing

I was unaware of the cycloidal drive until recently. A cycloidal drive is a speed reduction mechanism that relies on an eccentric disc. “The input shaft drives an eccentric bearing that in turn drives the cycloidal disc in an eccentric, cycloidal motion” [Wikipedia].

Here are several YouTube makers employing such drives and explaining the benefits and challenges of using them.

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