Spike Dynamics, an innovator in advanced actuation technology, announces the open release of its linear piezo actuators, which the company describes as “a breakthrough designed to mimic natural muscle movement in an ultra-compact form”.
By open-sourcing the design, the company aims to accelerate innovation in robotics and wearable devices, where traditional motors are often too bulky, noisy, or fragile.
Unlike traditional product launches, Spike Dynamics is taking a collaborative approach. The company has open-sourced its NASA reviewed actuator design, making it available to researchers, engineers, and startups who want to explore, test, and adapt the technology.
“We believe our actuators can unlock new possibilities, from surgical tools to space robotics,” said Sasha Sergeev, CEO of Spike Dynamics.
“But we also know innovation happens faster when ideas are tested in real-world conditions. That’s why we’re inviting partners to work alongside us to validate where this technology excels, and where it can improve.”
Key characteristics of the actuator prototype
- Ultra-compact form factor: fits into small devices without bulky mechanics.
- Lightweight construction: Up to 10–100x smaller and lighter than traditional motors.
- High precision and speed: Smooth, responsive movement for sensitive applications.
- Extreme durability: Engineered to operate in dust, vacuum, radiation, and cryogenics.
Open call for collaboration
Spike Dynamics is inviting researchers, engineers, and startups to pilot real-world applications, validate performance, and co-develop solutions for robotics and wearables.
The actuator designs are released under the CERN Open Hardware License v2, allowing anyone to build, modify, or commercialize the technology.
Files are now available on GitHub: https://github.com/SpikeDynamics.
