Applied Fiber

Tendon Design & Manufacturing for Humanoid Robotics

Humanoid tendons operate in demanding environments where overall tendon performance is defined by the same principles that govern human tendons:

  • The ability to transmit force efficiently
  • Withstand repeated loading cycles
  • Maintain structural integrity under tension
  • Adapt to complex, multi‑axis joint motion.

Performance is defined by:

  • High-cycle fatigue life  in all load conditions

  • Length stability addressing creep and elongation
  • Compact packaging  and micro connections 

  • Repeatability precision manufacturing 

  • Scalability from pilots to automated production

Proven Technology

  • NASA Robonaut tendon development

  • Tendon cables for hand and foot prosthetics

  • Thousands of assemblies in service worldwide

Applied Fiber’s tendon platform combines engineered fiber constructions, precision terminations and controlled manufacturing methods enabling customers to validate designs efficiently, progressing from early development through pilot builds to high volume production.

Scale and Supply Chain Control 

  • A clear pilot-to-production pathway for tendon manufacturing 

  • Vertical integration options from select components to complete in-house tendon manufacturing for OEMs

  • Automated and semi-automated production equipment to reduce variability

  • Consistency across builds with controlled processes

  • Scale readiness as the program matures

  • Supply chain and cost control 

Contact Applied Fiber today to start a technical conversation.