14.5 Inch Wheel Hub Motor

The 14.5 inch wheel hub motor uses a planetary gear reduction structure to optimize torque output and dynamic response in low-speed conditions through mechanical transmission, effectively improving the stability and control accuracy of the robot chassis during load operation. Its design supports the precise positioning and movement of industrial AGVs in narrow aisles, as well as the needs of outdoor inspection robots to cope with mildly unstructured terrain such as sand, gravel, and grass. It is compatible with encoder integration to achieve reliable position feedback (requires software compensation for gear backlash) and has basic protection capabilities to adapt to common industrial environments. It is suitable for robot chassis applications that have comprehensive requirements for the compactness and obstacle-crossing performance of mobile platforms.

Advantages	Description
Precise Control	Encoders provide accurate position and speed feedback, ensuring that robots can move and navigate with precision.
High Torque	The gear system provides greater torque at lower speeds, making it suitable for handling heavy loads or overcoming obstacles.
Compact Design	The wheel motor and encoder are integrated into the hub, saving space and making it ideal for robots with limited space.
Low-Speed High-Torque Output	Utilizing a planetary gear reduction structure, torque density is significantly enhanced at low speeds, effectively supporting robot load operations (e.g., hill climbing or obstacle crossing).
Dynamic Response Optimization	The gear transmission mechanism reduces start/stop response time, improving the instantaneous precision of motion control, suitable for AGV narrow-channel precise positioning or frequent direction changes in inspection robot scenarios.
Strong Load Adaptability	Maintains stable mobility performance under moderate load conditions and exhibits good traversability on lightly unstructured terrains such as sand, gravel, or grass, reducing the risk of slipping.
Environmental Robustness Foundation	Features industrial-grade protection capabilities, capable of withstanding conventional dust, humidity, and temperature fluctuations, meeting the long-term operational requirements of indoor-outdoor mixed environments.

Industrial Environment

Suitable for warehouse logistics (automated guided vehicles, AGVs), material handling, packaging, and other high-load, high-precision applications. This wheel hub motor can drive AGVs to achieve millimeter-level docking accuracy (requires encoder gap compensation), stably transport heavy components, and prevent slippage even under frequent start-stop and high-load conditions.

Service and Public Spaces

Suitable for scenarios with stringent safety and flexibility requirements, such as hospital delivery robots, airport luggage handling systems, and restaurant service robots. The motor integrates an electromagnetic brake function, providing power-off self-locking protection to prevent inertial slippage during emergency braking, aligning with safety standards for densely populated areas such as hospital corridors or airport security zones.

Education and Research

University laboratories and school STEM projects for developing navigation algorithms and robotics education. This14.5 inch hub motor simplifies hardware integration complexity, supporting both incremental encoding and magnetic encoding dual-mode interfaces, enabling students to quickly validate algorithms such as SLAM mapping and path planning.

Outdoor and Harsh Environments

Designed for unstructured terrain scenarios such as agricultural inspections, construction sites, and disaster rescue, the motor enhances environmental robustness to meet demanding operating conditions. A 14.5-inch tire diameter combined with a wide tire design increases ground contact area on loose surfaces like sand, gravel, and mud, reducing the risk of getting stuck. The planetary gearbox's sealed structure effectively blocks dust and rainwater ingress, and its -20°C to 50°C wide temperature range adaptability ensures continuous operation in dusty farmland or construction site environments with loose gravel.

When purchasing a 14.5-inch wheel hub motor with an encoder, please consider the following aspects:

Size compatibility: Confirm that your robot chassis is compatible with the 14.5-inch hub motor, and check that the wheelbase and tire width match. (Customization is available based on your specific requirements.)

Power and torque requirements: Select the power rating (e.g., 1000W–5000W) based on the robot's load and task. High power is suitable for heavy loads or climbing, while low power is suitable for lightweight tasks. (Customization available based on your specific requirements)

Voltage and controller compatibility: Ensure the wheel motor voltage (e.g., 36V, 48V, 72V) matches the battery system, and the controller supports encoder signals and hub size adjustments.