PEGATRON Corporation (PEGATRON) announced a strategic collaboration with maxon, the Switzerland-based precision drive technology company. The two companies will jointly develop robotic joint drive technologies, motor modules, and integrated robotic systems. The collaboration will make its public debut at COMPUTEX 2026.
At the exhibition, PEGATRON's second-generation quadruped robot platform, SIMBA II, will integrate maxon's High Efficiency Joint 90 (HEJ 90) system. PEGATRON said the collaboration focuses on motion control, sensing integration, and edge AI computing for autonomous systems, with the goal of improving robotic mobility and operational stability in complex environments.
Headquartered in Switzerland, maxon specializes in precision motors and drive systems. Since its founding in 1961, the company has focused on high-precision electric drive technologies for applications including medical equipment, industrial automation, mobility systems, aerospace, and robotics. The HEJ 90 is a robotic joint module developed by maxon for robotics applications. It integrates the motor, gearbox, and control components into a single compact architecture while delivering high torque output and precise motion control.
SIMBA II is PEGATRON's independently developed quadruped robotics platform. Built with a modular architecture, the system supports different sensor configurations and payload modules depending on deployment requirements. The platform also integrates edge AI computing capabilities for applications including smart inspection, industrial site monitoring, autonomous mobility, and AI development. With the integration of HEJ 90, SIMBA II further improves dynamic motion performance and platform stability across complex terrain conditions.
PEGATRON stated that as AI, sensing, computing, and precision drive technologies continue to evolve, robotics is becoming an increasingly important direction for next-generation intelligent hardware. The collaboration with maxon also reflects PEGATRON's continued investment in robotics platforms and autonomous system technologies.
From platform architecture and key modules to full system manufacturing, PEGATRON aims to build a more flexible and customizable robotics development framework capable of supporting different deployment environments and application requirements.
Looking ahead, PEGATRON and maxon will continue expanding their collaboration in robotic drive modules and system development. By combining maxon's expertise in precision drive technologies with PEGATRON's strengths in design and manufacturing services, system development, and production management, the two companies aim to accelerate the adoption of intelligent mobile robots across industrial, commercial, and specialized applications.
