PCB Stator Technology
Revolutionary Motor Design, Tailored for Precision
At the heart of Torq Head’s groundbreaking performance is its use of advanced PCB stator motor architecture — a radical departure from traditional iron-core motor construction. Designed from the ground up using generative algorithms, each motor is purpose-built for Torq Head's unique form factor and payload requirements.
While the PCB stator concept itself is not proprietary, Torq Head features multiple patented innovations surrounding the use, control strategy, and integration of this technology within remote head systems.
- Zero Cogging: Flawlessly smooth motion with no mechanical resistance.
- Ultra-Low Inductance: Instantaneous torque response with no perceptible lag.
- Form Factor Freedom: A flat, lightweight design enables tighter system integration.
Whether deployed on a tracking vehicle, robotic platform, gimbal system, or unmanned asset, Torq Head’s motor system redefines what's possible in modular stabilization and motion control — offering unparalleled performance in a compact, responsive, and silent package.
Absolute Encoders & Internal Indexing
Precision Awareness with No Calibration Required
Each Torq Head motor features a high-resolution absolute encoder with over 1 million points of reference, combined with an internal index mark that ensures the system always knows its exact position — instantly and persistently.
Unlike traditional motors that require homing on startup or suffer from positional drift, the Torq Head’s encoders provide real-time spatial awareness without the need for recalibration or initialization routines.
- Instant Boot-Up Accuracy: No need for zeroing or homing sequences.
- True Absolute Positioning: Each axis knows where it is at all times, even after a power cycle.
- Reliable Reference in Motion: Keeps positional integrity under heavy dynamic loads and disturbances.
This system is especially advantageous in environments where downtime, complexity, or recalibration are unacceptable — ensuring precise motion control from the moment power is applied.
Intelligent In Motor Stabilization™ (IIMS)
Smarter Stabilization Architecture with Intelligent IMU Awareness
At the heart of the Inertia Motor’s industry-leading performance is NODO's Intelligent In Motor Stabilization™ (IIMS). Unlike traditional systems that rely on a single PID loop, the Torq Head™ employs a nested reciprocal PID architecture, independently controlling torque, speed, and position across multiple timescales. The result: faster response, greater adaptability, and unmatched stability.
Thanks to zero-cogging motors and absolute encoders, the IMU no longer needs to ride with the payload. This breakthrough allows for full 360° rotation, simplified rigging, and clean builds without looped cables or joint-mounted sensors.
Key Advantages:
- World-Aware IMU – Tracks global orientation, not just local movement.
- Nested PID Structure – Inner loops handle motor behavior; outer loops ensure precise positioning and fluid motion.
- Cable-Free Builds – No need to run IMU cables through rotating joints or deploy slip rings at each internal axis.
- Natural Response – Minimal tuning required; system feels intuitive and responsive right out of the box.
This fusion of embedded motor intelligence and IMU strategy delivers a level of stabilization precision and versatility that traditional systems can’t match — a capability we call Intelligent In Motor Stabilization™ (IIMS), ideal for demanding use cases in cinematography, robotics, and unmanned platforms.
Tremendous Torque Response & Motor Efficiency
Instant Reaction, Smarter Power Delivery
Traditional brushless motors often struggle with slow current response, which limits their ability to respond quickly to dynamic stabilization commands. This delay can compromise smoothness and tracking performance — especially with unpredictable motion or large payloads.
Torq Head’s MAX motors are engineered for high-efficiency, high-response torque output. Thanks to ultra-low inductance and tight integration with our control algorithms, the motors deliver real-time torque corrections without delay.
- Immediate Motor Response: Commands are translated into motion with no perceptible lag.
- Efficient Power Use: Reduced overshoot and energy waste during correction cycles.
- High-Fidelity Control: Maintains precise behavior under changing loads or inertia profiles.
Whether you're stabilizing handheld footage or tracking high-speed motion, MAX motors allow the Torq Head to respond instantly and smoothly — without compromise.
Lightweight & Integrated Design
Optimized Power-to-Weight Efficiency
MAX motors eliminate bulky iron cores and oversized housings. Each motor is custom-sized for its specific axis and torque requirement, reducing unnecessary mass while maximizing performance.
- Precision-Fit Motors: No catalog components or overbuilt designs.
- Structural Integration: Motors are part of the chassis, not bolted onto it.
- Fewer Parts, Less Weight: Milled housing and shared components simplify the system and reduce failure points.
This makes the Torq Head lighter, stronger, and easier to deploy across any platform or application.
Payload Strength
Big Support from a Small System
Weighing just under 18 lbs, the Torq Head™ delivers an industry-leading strength-to-weight ratio, stabilizing payloads up to 65 lbs without compromise with the Saturn motor. Whether you're flying a Venice with cine zooms, supporting a lidar-and-thermal sensor stack on a drone, or outfitting a rugged broadcast build on a tracking vehicle, Torq absorbs the challenge with ease.
At the core of its capability is a modular motor system that lets you scale torque per axis. Need more holding power for a tall camera rig or a long lens? Just swap in a higher-output motor like the Nexus Motor where it's needed. No overbuilding. No wasted weight. Just pure, application-specific performance.
Key Advantages:
- Power-Dense Motors – Custom-designed, high-torque motors deliver maximum performance with minimal weight.
- Axis-Specific Configuration – Upgrade only the axes that need it; redesign the layout as needed and add efficiency across your build.
- Structural Efficiency – A precision-machined chassis resists flex under load, maintaining alignment across repeated moves.
- Specific Payload Builds – Stabilize complete cine packages with matte boxes, lidar, radar or gimbaled defense systems.
- 360° Freedom – Even at full payload capacity, the head maintains unrestricted rotation on all axes.
Whether mounted on a robot arm, tracking vehicle, or heavy-lift drone, Torq’s strength adapts to your payload—not the other way around.
Flexible, Modular Design
3 Motors. Infinite Configurations.
Torq Head isn't a single-purpose remote head — it's a modular ecosystem built around a set of intelligent motors. Whether you're building a handheld rig, a vehicle mount, or a 3-axis stabilized platform, you can configure the system exactly to your needs using the same core hardware.
- Adaptable Layouts: Use 1, 2, 3 or even 4 motors depending on your project.
- Component-Based: Motors and cradles can be reassembled for custom rigs.
- Fewer Limitations: One investment scales across multiple platforms and form factors.
This modularity reduces cost, increases flexibility, and makes Torq Head a future-proof motion control solution.
Field Serviceable Components
Quick Maintenance, Minimal Downtime
The Torq Head™ was built for the real world—where speed, reliability, and serviceability matter. Its modular architecture allows operators to swap motors, inspect internals, and replace components in the field without the need to send the entire system back to the factory.
There are no belts, pulleys, gears, or internal wiring to fail. Instead, Torq uses our robust AXIO™ cable system for all signal and power routing—external, shielded, and fully field-replaceable. That means fewer moving parts, fewer failure points, and faster recovery when issues arise.
- Swappable Motors – Replace or upgrade only the axis you need—no full teardown required.
- No Internal Wiring – Eliminates risks of wire fatigue, pinch points, or rotational stress failures.
- Direct Drive System – No gears, pulleys, or belts to wear out, stretch, or jam.
- AXIO™ Cable System – Clean, shielded, and serviceable—built to handle harsh conditions without compromise.
- Service Without Shipping – Keep your system on set and operational with minimal downtime.
With Torq, you’re not just buying performance—you’re investing in longevity and independence.
Connectivity & Slip Ring Support
Flexible, Future-Ready Communication
The Torq Head™ is built to adapt—whether you’re working wired or wireless, standard or specialty. It supports a wide range of control protocols and integrates cleanly into complex builds thanks to thoughtfully designed cable passthroughs and slip ring compatibility on the roll axis.
The proprietary AXIO™ Bus delivers power and data (10–48V) across all motors and accessories using a streamlined external cable system. Adding a wired control connection is simple: just insert the AXIO RJ45 Network Adapter anywhere in the chain to gain Ethernet access to the head—no custom wiring or internal access required.
- Wireless Ready – Robust support for 2.4/5GHz control protocols.
- AXIO™ Bus – Clean, reliable delivery of both power and data across the system (10–48V).
- RJ45 Adapter – Insert anywhere in the AXIO chain for wired Ethernet control—instant, no disassembly.
- Passthrough Cabling – Integrated channels for neat cable management and full payload compatibility.
- Optional Slip Ring – Add 360° roll with a third-party slip ring mounted to the Nexus motor.
From set to studio to remote environments, Torq keeps your connections clear and customizable.