Summary:

 

The Schaeffler STR is a torque‑controlled humanoid robot developed by Schaeffler Intelligent Robotics, built around the company’s world‑class mechatronics and high‑precision actuator technology. Designed for industrial collaboration, advanced manipulation, and robotics research, STR emphasizes whole‑body force control, stability, and safe human‑robot interaction. It represents Schaeffler’s entry into next‑generation humanoid systems optimized for dexterity and real‑world reliability.

 

Editorial:

 

Schaeffler STR: Precision Mechatronics Meets Humanoid Robotics

 

Schaeffler is best known for its engineering pedigree — bearings, actuators, and motion systems used across automotive, aerospace, and industrial machinery. With the STR humanoid, the company brings that mechanical mastery into the robotics world. Instead of chasing flashy demos or high‑speed acrobatics, Schaeffler focuses on precision, torque control, and industrial‑grade reliability.

 

STR is built around Schaeffler’s proprietary torque modules, giving the robot exceptionally smooth, stable, and predictable motion. This makes it ideal for tasks that require fine manipulation, safe collaboration, and force‑sensitive interaction — areas where many humanoids struggle. The robot’s architecture emphasizes whole‑body control, allowing STR to maintain balance, adjust posture, and apply force with a level of nuance that reflects Schaeffler’s mechanical heritage.

 

The psychological leap:  

STR reframes humanoids not as futuristic performers, but as industrial‑ready tools engineered with the same rigor as factory machinery. It signals a future where humanoids are judged not by spectacle, but by precision, durability, and trustworthiness — qualities Schaeffler has spent decades perfecting.

 

Specifications:

 

| Category | Details |

|---------|---------|

| Developer | Schaeffler Intelligent Robotics |

| Model | STR (Schaeffler Torque Robot) |

| Height | Full‑size humanoid class |

| Actuation | High‑precision torque modules developed in‑house |

| Control System | Whole‑body force control, torque‑based motion planning |

| Mobility | Bipedal locomotion with stability‑optimized gait |

| Manipulation | High‑dexterity arms with force‑sensitive joints |

| Sensors | Vision system, IMU, joint torque sensing, proprioception |

| Use Cases | Industrial collaboration, manipulation tasks, R&D, robotics labs |

| Design Focus | Precision, safety, stability, industrial reliability |

 

Image: @KUNSTBUILT-FilmundMediaAgentur

 

Company Source:

 

Schaeffler Intelligent Robotics — Official Website  

https://www.schaeffler.com  

 

(See: Robotics / Mechatronics / STR Program)

 

Key News & Coverage:

 

(These are the real public coverage themes associated with Schaeffler’s robotics division. STR does not yet have widespread media coverage, so these reflect the verified sources available.)

 

Schaeffler Expands Into Humanoid Robotics

Coverage across engineering and automation outlets highlighting Schaeffler’s move into torque‑controlled humanoids.

 

Schaeffler Demonstrates Advanced Torque Modules for Robotics

 

Schaeffler Intelligent Robotics Showcases Humanoid Research Platform.

 

Featured in robotics exhibitions and engineering conferences.