Media Coverage: Boreasa is Building the High-Performance "Muscles" for Next-Gen Robots

Recently, Hangzhou Release spotlighted Boreasa’s advanced motion technologies for robotic joints and dexterous hands, underscoring the company’s expanding influence in the embodied AI industry.

How Powerful Can a Fingernail Sized Motor Be? Surprisingly powerful. A motor just over 10 mm in diameter can deliver torque and speed far beyond traditional products of the same size.

In the first quarter of this year alone, Hangzhou Boreasa Technology Co., Ltd. (“Boreasa”) produced more than 301,000 units across its blower and motor product lines. Once an “invisible champion” in the domestic ventilator blower market—with over 90% market share—Boreasa is now applying its in house core technologies to a new frontier: the joints and dexterous hands of humanoid robots.

From "Breathing Power" to "Robotic Muscles": A Technological Metamorphosis

Boreasa's journey began in 2008 with the R&D of centrifugal blowers. After establishing its headquarters in Hangzhou's Binjiang District in 2018, the company rapidly grew into a national-level "Little Giant" enterprise specializing in precision manufacturing.

In the field of ICU ventilator blowers, Boreasa stands as the only Asian manufacturer—and one of the few globally—capable of mass-producing hospital-grade centrifugal blowers. During the pandemic, the company played a critical role in the global supply chain, ensuring a steady supply of medical power units to save lives.

Why would a company deeply entrenched in medical devices pivot to robotics? Around 2021, Boreasa made a strategic decision to extend its expertise to humanoid robotics.

"This was not an accidental move," explained a Boreasa representative. "Ventilator blowers demand high speed, high power density, low vibration, and long service life. These requirements align perfectly with the extreme demands of robotic joints and dexterous hands. Our accumulation in high-speed motors, electromagnetic design, and precision control gave us a natural advantage."

However, the transition was far from a simple copy-paste of technology. While ventilator blowers prioritize continuous high speed and stable airflow, robotic joints demand high torque, precise control, and miniaturization. Boreasa had to reconstruct its electromagnetic architectures and structural designs to overcome challenges in micro-torque output, vibration suppression, and force control accuracy.

"It took us nearly three years to complete the technological metamorphosis from 'breathing power' to 'robotic muscles'," the representative noted.

From Core Power Source to Ecosystem Builder

In the realm of miniature high-power-density motors, Boreasa has achieved global leadership. Its slotless brushless motors surpass international benchmarks in power density, efficiency, noise, and vibration. Notably, their 10mm to 13mm micro-motors perfectly meet the "small size, high power, high precision" needs of dexterous robotic hands.

Crucially, Boreasa has achieved a fully closed-loop development of motors, gearboxes, and drivers. This ensures high system compatibility, reliability, and delivery efficiency. Leveraging extreme quality control standards from the medical industry, their products are built to withstand complex, high-frequency industrial conditions.

"More importantly, we offer significant cost advantages and flexible customization compared to similar products," the representative added. "In the field of core components for critical equipment, we are dedicated to eliminating our clients' anxiety over supply chain disruptions and technological bottlenecks."

Located in Hangzhou's Binjiang District—a hub for China's embodied AI industry—Boreasa enjoys a unique ecosystem advantage. "Binjiang gathers the entire chain, from complete machines and chips to algorithms and core components," the representative said.

Boreasa defines itself as the "Core Power Source" for embodied AI, playing three key roles: Supply Chain Guardian, by providing industry-leading high-performance alternatives for joints and dexterous hands; Innovation Collaborator, through partnering with local robotics companies for rapid R&D and deployment; and Ecosystem Builder, by contributing core innovations to help establish Binjiang as a global hub for embodied AI innovation.

Currently, Boreasa is focusing its R&D on miniature high-performance drive systems for robotic hands, industrial grippers, medical devices, and aerospace applications. Looking ahead, the company is determined to deepen its roots in the embodied AI ecosystem, with a clear goal: to become a global technology leader in core components for embodied intelligence.

So just how much of the future can a fingernail sized motor unlock for embodied AI? Boreasa is preparing to deliver the answer.