Humanoid robot

Humanoid robots require constant real-time measurement of motor currents, voltages and position to achieve accurate movement and speed. Our C2000™ microcontrollers and Sitara™ processors provide high-performance, real-time control to ensure that your robot operates with precision, stability and safety. Designed to minimize communication and processing delays, these processors deliver best-in-class motion control, cycle time and path accuracy, meeting the growing performance demands of modern humanoid robot systems.

Humanoid robots rely on numerous motors, each requiring high power density and precise control in a compact space. GaN technology reduces the size of the power stage by more than 50% compared to metal-oxide semiconductor field-effect transistor alternatives, thanks to integrated drivers. With its ultra-low switching losses, GaN enables high-frequency pulse-width-modulation control in the hundreds of kilohertz range. Its ability to maintain efficiency without excessive heat helps address the complex, high-performance demands of humanoid robot systems.

Enable precise, safe, and synchronized motion in humanoid robots with our high-performance real-time communication solutions. By pairing our latest physical layer (PHY) technology with high-performance real-time microcontrollers (MCUs), we support diverse industrial protocols at gigabit speeds while reducing cable weight and complexity. Whether leveraging FPD-Link™ SerDes for high-bandwidth sensor data and vision, or our robust 3.3V and 5V CAN transceivers for reliable motor control, TI delivers the speed and reliability required for next-generation robotics.

Enable close humanoid robot collaboration with our portfolio of high-accuracy mmWave sensors. Our mmWave radar sensors enable precise data collection through a 360-degree view, which can help you achieve the highest level of precision in your designs. Our radar technology is also precertified to Safety Integrity Level 2 from Technischer Überwachungsverein (TÜV SÜD) to facilitate the safety design cycle, and is capable of fulfilling the requirements of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 61496-5 standard for radar-protective devices.

Meet the rigorous requirements of functional safety standards such as IEC 61508 with our TI Functional Safety-Compliant sensors and processors. We offer functional safety-certified engineers; available documentation and resources such as functional safety failure-in-time rate and failure modes, effects and diagnostic analysis; and safety certificates and software diagnostics libraries to help ease the certification process.

Deliver clear, efficient and reliable sound in every stage of your robot’s audio path. Our audio amplifiers and converters provide high-power output while minimizing heat generation and power consumption. 

Paired with intelligent features, our devices enable you to create authentic audio experiences. Voice activity detection reduces power consumption, speaker protection ensures safe operation and extends speaker lifetimes, and real-time load diagnostics detect faults during audio playback to help prevent damage.