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Zero Backlash and a whole lot of awesome. Build one for yourself if you have access to a 3D printer. Read about them on Wikipedia.
All Cycloidal drives use multiples of 2 cycloid discs that are out of phase by 180 degrees to cancel out vibrations.
Advantages are high gear ratios and torque in a reduced space with no backlash.
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