Applications of ultra-thin silicon steel (0.1-0.2mm) in the field of humanoid robots
Dec 26, 2025
Ultra-thin silicon steel (0.1-0.2mm) is a key material driving robotics technology toward high performance and precision, and is indispensable, especially in advanced robotic systems that require high power density, fast response and precise positioning.
Ultra-thin silicon steel is mainly used in the following core components of robots, making it an ideal material for their "power heart".
Joint motors: The movements of multiple joints in a humanoid robot, such as the neck, waist, and fingers, rely on joint motors for power and precise control. A single humanoid robot can contain up to 50 motors. Motors made of ultra-thin silicon steel can output powerful torque in a very small volume and achieve millisecond-level response speeds, making the robot's movements more flexible and human-like.
Dexterous Hands and Coreless Motors: Dexterous hands in robots require more precise motors, such as coreless motors and frameless torque motors. Ultra-thin silicon steel can meet the manufacturing requirements of coreless motors for dexterous hands, which are only 6 millimeters in size, and is the foundation for achieving fine finger manipulation.
The superior performance of ultra-thin silicon steel stems from the fundamental advantages of its physical properties:
Minimizing Iron Loss: Silicon steel sheets experience energy loss (iron loss) due to eddy currents in alternating magnetic fields, which is dissipated as heat. Eddy current loss is proportional to the square of the steel sheet thickness. Reducing the thickness of silicon steel sheets from the traditional 0.35mm or 0.5mm to 0.1mm or 0.2mm, creating ultra-thin silicon steel, significantly reduces iron loss.
Achieving High Power Density and Miniaturization: Using ultra-thin silicon steel allows for the manufacture of smaller and lighter motors with the same power output. This is crucial for robot joints where space is extremely limited, directly contributing to their miniaturization and weight reduction.
Shunge Steel now offers ultra-thin silicon steel with a thickness of 0.1-0.2 mm, providing material solutions for high-performance robot manufacturers. Welcome to learn more.
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