# Harmonic Drive SE x Robotics Industry (Humanoid Joint Reducers): partnership

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Harmonic Drive SE supplies harmonic drive gear reducers critical for humanoid robot joints. Used by Boston Dynamics and major robotics manufacturers. The strain wave gear principle enables high-ratio, zero-backlash reduction in compact joints — essential for precise humanoid motion. Tesla dual-sources harmonic drives from Japanese HDS + Chinese Green Harmonic.

- **Type:** technology
- **Status:** active
- **Verification posture:** verified

## Parties (2)

- Harmonic Drive SE _(off-registry)_ technology provider
- [Boston Dynamics](https://registry.deploy.report/companies/boston-dynamics.md) customer

## Timeline

- **Announced:** 2020-01-01

## Sources (1)

1. https://www.piceamotiondrive.com/ingenuity-of-harmonic-drive-gears-and-their-applications-in-robotics.html


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