Harmonic Drive

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Harmonic Drive Systems Inc.

Pioneer and manufacturer of strain wave gears (harmonic drives) with zero backlash and high reduction ratios — a key joint component for industrial, humanoid, space and aerospace robots.

Country of originJapan

HQTokyoJapan

01 · About

Harmonic Drive

Tokyo, Japan

Founders

C. Walton Musser
American inventor who patented the strain wave gearing concept in 1957; the company was founded as Harmonic Drive Systems Inc. in 1970.

03 · Geography

Global presence

HQ Tokyo

04 · Metrics

Scale & funding

Publiclisted

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07 · Classification

Profile & metadata

2 classification

Classification

Statusactive
Listed onYesTYO:6324

08 · Related content

Articles

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News23 August 2026

Schaeffler Cuts Strain Wave Gear Costs, Mass Production in 2027

Schaeffler brings automotive-style forming to strain wave gears, cutting cost by over 25%. Mass production for humanoids is set to start in 2027 in Germany.