High-Payload UAV Power Systems & Robotic Modules Debut in North America at XPONENTIAL

TECO Electric & Machinery Co., together with its U.S. subsidiary TECO-Westinghouse Motor Company, introduced its latest commercial UAV propulsion systems and robotic joint technologies to the North American market during XPONENTIAL 2026 in Detroit, held from May 12–14.

The company presented a drone powertrain platform developed for commercial UAVs carrying payloads between 10 kg and 100 kg, alongside its All-in-One robotic joint module, which received the 2026 Taiwan Excellence Gold Award. Through TECO-Westinghouse’s localized operations in Texas, the company aims to provide North American customers with integrated solutions and after-sales support for commercial UAV and intelligent robotics applications.

The UAV propulsion solution combines the T Power Air 12.5kW hairpin motor with the T Power Air TE250 electronic speed controller. TECO stated that it has adapted mainstream electric vehicle hairpin motor technology for UAV propulsion systems, enabling a maximum thrust output of 76.5 kilograms per shaft for demanding applications including agricultural spraying and logistics transportation.

Compared with conventional brushless DC motors, the system is designed to improve efficiency and extend flight duration by approximately 20%. The propulsion platform uses a hairpin stator and a permanent magnet outer-rotor configuration incorporating a Halbach array design, which increases torque density by 25%. TECO reported peak motor efficiency of up to 91.8%.

TECO President Fei-Yuan Kao commented, “This North American debut not only showcases TECO’s advanced electromechanical integration capabilities, but also marks a key milestone in strengthening our strategic presence in the North American market. Our high-performance UAV hairpin powertrain system and highly integrated robotic joint modules are designed to directly address the growing demand among North American customers for high-efficiency and highly reliable solutions across agriculture, logistics, automation, and related sectors. TECO aims to build strong partnerships with UAV manufacturers, Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS) providers, and robotics developers in North America, further enhancing TECO’s leadership presence in the intelligent power systems market.”

The company stated that the technology has already been adopted by existing agricultural drone customers and is undergoing further validation for the North American market. TECO expects to obtain Green UAS certification by the end of 2026 in order to meet regional supply chain requirements. The company is also developing a low-rare-earth variant of the hairpin motor for the growing medium-sized logistics drone segment.

TECO also used the exhibition to highlight its All-in-One robotic joint module system. The integrated unit combines brushless DC motors, planetary gear reducers, encoders, and sensors to support precision motion control, operational reliability, and environmental adaptability. The module is intended for applications including robotic arms, quadruped robots, and humanoid robots.

Building on more than 70 years of electromechanical development experience, TECO continues expanding its activities in intelligent power systems, smart mobility, smart manufacturing, and new energy technologies. Through its participation at XPONENTIAL 2026, the company highlighted both its UAV and robotics product portfolio while further strengthening its North American presence through the support infrastructure of TECO-Westinghouse.