Tesla jumps on talent of Koch company making direct drive for robots

Tesla has a history of strategic acquisitions, focusing on smaller companies to enhance its manufacturing capabilities.

Notable acquisitions include Grohmann Engineering, Perbix, and Maxwell Technologies.

These moves often aim to secure advanced technologies or valuable talent.

Recently, Tesla acquired Genesis Motion Solutions, a Canadian firm specializing in direct drive motors.

Genesis was previously controlled by Koch Industries, which decided to liquidate the company.

This acquisition aligns with Tesla's focus on manufacturing automation and robotics.

Genesis' flagship product, LiveDrive, features patented electromagnetic technology,

offering more torque to mass than competing direct drive motors.

These motors provide high dynamic acceleration and positional precision,

making them ideal for robotic applications,

despite their higher costs and limited torque.

Tesla has absorbed significant talent from Genesis, with 18 former employees joining the automaker.

Key engineers like Matt Balisky and Nick di Lello were among the first to

indicating Tesla's interest in Genesis' expertise in actuator design for humanoid robotics.

Tesla's acquisition of Genesis' talent and technology could enhance its Optimus robot project.

With plans to deploy Optimus robots in factories and sell them next year,

Tesla is clearly prioritizing advancements in self-driving and humanoid robotics.