2026-04-09
At the '25 Years of Microgate Technology: Driving Intelligence Forward'conference hosted by Microgate Technology, the Agile Era team from Guangming Laboratory, a core member of the Joint Laboratory for Micro Drive Joints and Biomimetic Dexterous Hands, officially unveiled two self-developed high-performance micro drive joints — M01 and M02 — and demonstrated their application in a biomimetic dexterous hand.
This launch marks a major step for Microgate Technology as it advances from an industrial supporting role toward leadership in core technologies for embodied intelligence.
These two force-controlled rotary units are designed to deliver high dynamic force control output in extremely compact spaces, combining small size with high torque — a key challenge in the development of dexterous robotic systems.
How strong are they?
M01 Joint (30 mm in length)
Rated torque: 0.5 Nm
Peak torque: 1.5 Nm
M02 Joint (40 mm in length)
Rated torque: 1.2 Nm
Peak torque: 3.6 Nm
These performance levels mean that robotic fingers can not only perform delicate operations, but also generate substantial force when needed. At present, the two products represent highly competitive core components for dexterous-hand applications, combining strong performance with a high level of integration.
Microgate Technology not only introduced the products, but also demonstrated a practical biomimetic dexterous hand solution built around these joints. During the event, the robotic hand performed smooth opening, closing, and grasping motions with flexibility and precision, vividly showcasing the strong potential of the technology to move from the laboratory into real-world applications.
During the cake-cutting ceremony, a robot developed by the joint laboratory became an unexpected highlight of the event.
Working with agility and precision, it collaborated with Microgate Technology CEO Susan Zhang and Vice President Ameng Zhang to complete the ceremonial cake cutting.
This futuristic moment added a strong sense of innovation to the conference while also presenting a vivid picture of human–robot collaboration. More importantly, it symbolized the deep integration and shared progress of Microgate Technology and Guangming Laboratory in the field of intelligent technologies.
The two newly released micro drive joints are a major milestone achieved by the Agile Era team of Guangming Laboratory with strategic guidance and resource support from Microgate Technology.
Their development is based on the Joint Laboratory for Micro Drive Joints and Biomimetic Dexterous Hands, established by both parties in August 2025.
This joint laboratory is more than a research platform. It also serves as a forward-positioned innovation hub through which Microgate Technology, guided by market demand, is deeply involved in refining technical directions, validating R&D outcomes, and designing commercialization pathways.
In this collaboration, Microgate Technology has fully leveraged its advantages as a key company within the industrial chain.
First, dedicated R&D funding has provided solid financial support for the rapid launch and efficient operation of the laboratory.
Second, Microgate Technology opened its own industrial park in Pingshan, Shenzhen, as a testing ground for R&D activities.
At the same time, the company actively coordinated with local government departments, including subdistrict and industry authorities, to help the team access a broader range of real industrial scenarios.
With this support, the R&D team has been able to test and validate cutting-edge technologies and solutions such as micro drive joints, biomimetic dexterous hands, and specialized mobile robots in more representative and diverse industrial environments.
This effort has helped bridge the 'last mile' from laboratory research to practical application. It has also allowed the research team to face complex real-world operating conditions at the technology-shaping stage, ensuring the practicality and reliability of innovation from the outset.
Going forward, Microgate Technology's core team and Guangming Laboratory's researchers will continue to work as a joint task force to identify common technical challenges across the industry and ensure that R&D directions remain closely aligned with industrial needs.
The successful release of these new products is not only a major breakthrough in addressing key industry bottlenecks, but also a vivid example of how a leading industrial enterprise can mobilize frontier research resources and coordinate with government support to empower the real economy with precision.
It also highlights the strong momentum created by collaborative innovation across government, industry, academia, and research.
The launch of these breakthrough micro drive joints marks a ne
w starting point for both Microgate Technology and the Agile Era team of Guangming Laboratory.
In the future, the team will continue to rely on the joint laboratory platform to deepen its work in miniaturized, high-dynamic, and high-precision drive technologies, while continuously improving the performance of core components.
With a forward-looking industrial vision, Microgate Technology will also map out potential product lines in the embodied intelligence field and help match the laboratory's technological achievements with market demand and real deployment scenarios.
