Axial flux switched reluctance (AFSR) motors combine the characteristics of switched reluctance motors and axial flux motors. It has several advantages

including a simple structure

low manufacturing and maintenance costs

short axial length

adjustable air gap

and strong adaptability to harsh environments

such as high temperatures. These advantages make AFSR motors suitable for high-reliability and fault-tolerant applications in industries like aerospace

new energy vehicles

and intelligent manufacturing. In recent years

AFSR motors have attracted growing attention. This paper reviews the latest research in the field of AFSR motors

introducing their basic principles and four key topological structures: single-stator-single-rotor

single-stator-double-rotor

double-stator-single-rotor

and multi-stator-multi-rotor. This paper also discusses advancements in AFSR motor design

focusing on electromagnetic design calculation methods

algorithm acceleration

core materials

manufacturing processes

and optimization of electromagnetic properties. Based on the unique features of AFSR motor topological structures

this paper summarizes current research on loss analysis and suppression

temperature rise and heat dissipation

torque ripple analysis and suppression

and motor fault and structural strength analysis. Furthermore

this paper introduces control systems for AFSR motors and highlights innovations in control strategies developed by researchers worldwide. Finally

it presents applications of AFSR motors in electric vehicles

wind power generation

and industrial equipment

and provides an outlook on future research directions and development trends. The review work in this paper provides valuable references for both theoretical research and practical engineering applications of AFSR motors.