Motibera, Inc.
Motibera Halo
Motibera is addressing critical reliability and acoustic stealth limitations of electric motors by replacing conventional bearings with fully integrated magnetic levitation systems.
Why it mattersMotibera is a startup commercializing a new type of advanced high-speed electric motor and drive which is applicable to turbomachinery systems (e.g., compressors, turbogenerators, etc). It integrates magnetic levitation (magnetic bearings) into the motor itself so the machinery can cost-effectively operate at high speeds with no friction contact and high reliability.
About
Problem
Warfighters rely on electric motors and generators, but these often fail from bearing wear, oil breakdown, and shock — especially in harsh or denied environments. Failures reduce uptime, raise logistics, and weaken energy resilience.
Solution
Motibera makes compact levitating motors "Motibera Halo" that remove friction, wear, and oil using magnetic forces — enabling reliable, maintenance-free operation in austere conditions.
Field Validation
Pre-field. Lab demos and prototypes validated magnetic stabilization under varying load and speed. Technology Maturity (TRL): TRL 3–4. Core subsystems, including magnetic suspension with multi-DOF control, are validated. Advancing toward integrated MIL-spec prototypes.
Strategic Advantage
Our motor combines levitation and drive in one unit, reducing parts and volume. Unlike bolt-on systems, it’s compact, oil-free, and scalable. We hold foundational IP (patent pending) and are developing proprietary controls and TEA models.
Go-to-Market
Pursuing AFWERX Phase I and exploring DIU. Targeting DoD integrator partners.
Dual-Use Potential
Also fits HVAC, energy, and mobility — ideal for oil-free chillers, drones, and industrial drives.
Team
Led by an Activate Fellow (PhD) with expertise in motor design, control, and power electronics.
Primary User
Electrification leads, expeditionary power PMs, and planners for austere HVAC, drones, and mobile power — also relevant to unmanned logistics and tactical energy teams.
Problem
Motibera is addressing critical reliability and acoustic stealth limitations of electric motors by replacing conventional bearings with fully integrated magnetic levitation systems.