Yifan Motor to Launch Next-Generation Robot Joint Motors at Automate 2026

Precision Motion Control for Robotics – Exhibiting at Booth South Hall 3821

CHICAGO, IL – AUTOMATE 2026 – Yifan Motor (Jiangnan Yifan Motor Co., Ltd., SZ: 301023), a leading Chinese manufacturer of customized micro and special gear motors established in 1993, today announced it will be exhibiting at Automate 2026. The company will showcase its latest series of Brushless DC Joint Gearmotors, purpose-engineered to meet the demanding requirements of modern robotics applications including humanoid robots, collaborative robots (cobots), truss robots, and medical automation equipment.

As a trusted partner to global industry leaders including Siemens, Schneider Electric, ABB, and Eaton, Yifan Motor brings over 30 years of precision engineering expertise to the U.S. market. The company was listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in July 2021 (Stock Code: 301023) and is recognized as a "Specialized and Sophisticated Small and Medium Enterprise" in Jiangsu Province.

Next-Generation Joint Motor Technology

The centerpiece of Yifan Motor's exhibit is the Y120BL70-4815-J09 Brushless DC Joint Gearmotor, a 48V, 700W integrated actuation solution specifically designed for robotic joint applications.

Key Technical Specifications:

• Model: Y120BL70-4815-J09

• Rated Voltage: 48V

• Rated Power: 700W

• Application: Robot joints, manipulator joints, rotational joints, spherical joints

Engineering Advantages on Display:

• High Torque Density & Compact Design: The motor delivers exceptional torque output within a limited envelope, enabling space-saving integration and miniaturized joint designs without compromising performance.

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• High-Precision Positioning with Low Hysteresis: Precision reduction mechanisms combined with optional high-resolution encoders ensure accurate repeatable positioning and trajectory tracking – critical requirements for industrial and collaborative robots.

• Low Inertia & Fast Response: The brushless DC motor architecture provides inherently low rotor inertia. When paired with rigid reducers, this enables superior closed-loop control response speed and dynamic performance.

• Multiple Reduction Options: Yifan Motor offers both planetary and harmonic reduction solutions, allowing engineers to optimize for efficiency, precision, or size constraints based on specific application needs.

• Industrial Communication Compatibility: The joint motors support incremental and absolute encoders, with customizable integration for CANopen, EtherCAT, and other industrial control bus protocols.

• High Reliability & Protection: Optimized sealing and lubrication designs support industrial-grade IP protection levels, suitable for continuous operation in demanding environments.

Strategic Expansion into Robotics & Automation

Yifan Motor has been actively expanding beyond its traditional markets in energy storage, solar tracking, and RV components into the high-growth robotics sector. The company's joint motors are designed for a wide range of application scenarios including truss robots, collaborative robots, medical devices, instrumentation, and cloud platform applications.

In the humanoid robotics space, Yifan Motor has adopted a collaborative development model – the company develops the motors while partners design the controllers, with both parties engaged in coordinated development to advance the project. Product samples have successfully passed internal validation and are moving toward small-batch verification and supply.