Precision robotics hardware
Mountain-grade motion for the next generation of robots.
Flatiron Dynamics is building clean, affordable, high-precision robotics components, starting with a low-cost cycloidal drive platform targeted for Q4 2026.
01
High reduction
Compact cycloidal motion for robotics builders.
02
Built to iterate
Designed around manufacturable parts and fast testing.
First platform
A low-cost cycloidal drive without the cheap feel.
Our first product is focused on the problem most small robotics teams hit early: precision motion gets expensive fast. FD-01 is being designed to make high-ratio, compact motion more accessible without giving up stiffness, repeatability, or a clean integration path.
Reduced backlash, smoother control.
Made for arms, mobile robots, research rigs, and compact automation where sloppy motion ruins the whole system.
Designed for builders, not only big labs.
Simple manufacturing choices, modular sizing, and practical materials keep the platform realistic for early teams.
Mechanical-first, electronics-aware.
Mounting, wiring, sensing, and motor compatibility are treated as part of the product, not an afterthought.
Engineering DNA
Clean geometry. Real constraints. Hardware that can leave the screen.
Designed for real prototyping, tolerance checks, and fast mechanical iteration.
Focused on stiffness, repeatability, and load paths that make sense.
Inspired by the Flatirons and built with a practical engineering mindset.
Parts planned around motors, sensors, wiring, controls, and assembly.
Roadmap
From prototype to launch.
Concept validation
Design studies, sizing, material selection, and test hardware planning.
Prototype testing
Bench testing for stiffness, smoothness, assembly time, and failure points.
FD-01 launch
Early access drop for the first Flatiron Dynamics motion platform.
Leadership
Founded by builders.
KF
Kale Fowler
Co-CEO
SF
Sam Forsberg
Co-CEO
Launch updates
Get the first look when FD-01 is ready.
Join the early list for prototype updates, launch timing, and first access to new robotics hardware.