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Mitigating Bearing Wear in High-Impact Robot Joints

The high impact forces experienced by a robot's knee joints during stair descent can cause significant bearing wear, leading to reduced lifespan and performance. Standard angular contact bearings may show measurable wear after only 50,000 stair cycles. The challenge lies in managing axial play and thermal drift to maintain smooth joint operation.

Engineering, Core Engineering, Mechanical Engineering