14 of the 100 companies on the Humanoids 100 are in the Actuation segment of Components, from 5 countries. The highest ranked is Quanzhibo, rank 3 of 100 with a score of 89. Ranking and scores from the November 2026 edition, the assessment by Frontier Tech Intelligence of the humanoid robotics landscape.
| Rank | Company | Category / segment | Country | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | QuanzhiboQuanzhibo manufactures integrated precision joint modules, the actuators that drive humanoid and embodied-intelligence robots. | Components / Actuation | China | 89 |
| 10 | SchaefflerSchaeffler supplies actuator systems and motion-technology components for humanoid robots, including formed strain-wave gearboxes intended for humanoid joints. | Components / Actuation | Germany | 85 |
| 13 | LeaderdriveLeaderdrive supplies harmonic drives to an estimated 60%–70% of humanoid manufacturers and is forming a China-based venture with SKF for humanoid robot transmission components. | Components / Actuation | China | 83 |
| 14 | NSKNSK is contributing its precision-parts technology to the joint development and testing of humanoid robot components with Atom, including components relevant to robotic motion and actuation. | Components / Actuation | Japan | 83 |
| 24 | SynapticonSynapticon supplies actuators and integrated motion-control hardware for humanoid and legged robots, including ACTILINK-JD and SOMANET Circulo deployments with ZJ Humanoids and Lenovo. | Components / Actuation | Germany | 76 |
| 26 | Hyundai MobisHyundai Mobis is supplying actuators for Boston Dynamics’ next-generation Atlas humanoid and has launched new actuators specifically for robot applications. | Components / Actuation | South Korea | 75 |
| 27 | Tuopu GroupTuopu sells robot actuators to humanoid robot manufacturers, with dedicated production capacity for robot-equivalent units. | Components / Actuation | China | 74 |
| 38 | ROBOTISROBOTIS sells DYNAMIXEL actuator lines to humanoid and robotics builders for high-torque, precision, elastic, educational, research, and service applications. | Components / Actuation | South Korea | 66 |
| 58 | TimkenTimken's Cone Drive business launched a humanoid-industry gear line, supplying gearing and motion components relevant to humanoid robot actuation. | Components / Actuation | United States | 62.5 |
| 62 | AAC TechnologiesAAC Technologies, an acoustics and haptics supplier, is applying its precision motors, actuators and miniaturized sensing to robot components. | Components / Actuation | China | 62 |
| 75 | ZhaoweiZhaowei has commercialized ZWHAND dexterous-hand motor/actuator modules, directly supplying actuation components for humanoid manipulation systems. | Components / Actuation | China | 56 |
| 86 | Hengli HydraulicThe company supplies planetary roller screws and linear-actuation products that have entered the humanoid supply chain, including initial mass production. | Components / Actuation | China | 53 |
| 96 | BoschBosch has a strategic partnership with NEURA Robotics covering humanoid robotics, physical AI, real-world data collection, and AI-based core and functional software. | Components / Actuation | Germany | 51.5 |
| 98 | Zhongda LeaderZhongda Leader supplies motors and reducers for humanoid joints, with customer relationships including Fourier, Zhiyuan Robotics and Leju Robotics. | Components / Actuation | China | 50.5 |
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Quanzhibo ranks highest (rank 3 of 100, score 89). The Actuation segment (Components) holds 14 of the 100 companies on the Humanoids 100: Quanzhibo, Schaeffler, Leaderdrive, NSK and Synapticon and 9 more. Ranking from the Humanoids 100, November 2026 edition, by Frontier Tech Intelligence.
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