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Robotics

Explore our IC solutions for robotics, meticulously engineered to address the evolving demands of industry and society. Discover our latest innovations in automation, designed for enhanced efficiency, precision, and adaptability across a spectrum of applications.

Available technologies for robotics

Current sensor ICs

Coreless integrated

Current sensor ICs

Technology choice

  • Ease of integration
  • Stray field immunity
  • DC to 300 kHz

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Temperature sensor ICs

Infrared sensor array

Temperature sensor ICs

Technology choice

  • Arrays up to 32 x 24
  • I2C interface
  • Privacy preservation

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Robotics - Motor driver ICs

Motor driver

Robotics - Motor driver ICs

Technology choice

  • Driver (<40W) and pre-driver (< 500W)
  • 12 V, 24V and 48 V
  • SPI, I2C, UART interface

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Discover our new innovations

Application examples for robotics

Application - Cobot

Cobot

Cobots work side by side with humans. Melexis sensors and actuators make them aware, responsive, and safe. They see, sense, and interact with precision.
Application - Humanoid

Humanoid robots

Sensors are the robot's eyes and ears, whereas actuators make sure robots can move. Melexis can even give them a sense of touch. Sense, comprehend and act. That's what our ICs do.
Application - Robomower

Robomower

Your robomower deals with the grass by itself. Thanks to Melexis power and motor control ICs you can cut your energy bill as well. A magnetic position sensor makes sure the height of the blades is exactly set for a perfect lawn. Delivered without golf clubs.
Application - Service and wearable robot

Service and wearable robot

Service and wearable robots support people in daily life. Melexis enables smart movement, sensing, and interaction – all with efficiency and comfort in mind.

Innovation highlights

We are developing single Integrated Circuit (IC) solutions which are Robot-Operating-System (ROS) compliant. They combine our expertise in magnetic sensing, signal conditioning, on-board diagnosis for functional safety, automotive quality solutions and advanced packages.

Force - Tactaxis®

Triaxis® 3D magnetometer and magnet embedded in an elastomer

  • 3D force sensing
  • Soft contact surface
  • Scalable into array

Description

For industrial robots and humanoids, who need the sense of touch to manipulate fragile objects, Melexis brings a tactile sensor. It is compact, soft and provides the 3D force vector acting on the surface. Unlike optical tactile sensors using computer vision feedback, our force sensor is fully integrated and will be mass manufactured using semiconductor technology. It offers cost and reliability advantage.

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Position & speed - Arcminaxis®

Triaxis® position sensor and multi-track magnet

  • 18-bit resolution
  • Relaxed assembly tolerances
  • Mounted on hollow shaft

Description

For industrial robots, cobots, exoskeletons who need a 16-bit resolution and 12-bit accuracy sensor for their joint control, Melexis' angular sensing solution offers on-chip calibration, speed measurement and system scalability. Unlike other dual magnetic track angular sensors, we ease assembly tolerances and reduces the overall Bill-of-Material (BOM).

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Position & speed - Inductive

22-bit high-speed inductive encoder

  • 16-bit or 22-bit options
  • Dual-channel operation with zero latency
  • Compact coil design and tighter PCB layouts

Description

For industrial robots, cobots, and large machinery joints requiring high-precision position sensing, Melexis' MLX90520 inductive encoder offers superior 22-bit resolution and stray field immunity. Unlike bulky optical encoders, our slim, off-axis solution significantly reduces system size and weight while simplifying mechanical integration through relaxed assembly tolerances and hollow-shaft compatibility.

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