The Robot Report Podcast

Safety and Efficiency in Robotics Design

May 9, 2025
Giovanni Campanella, the Industrial Automation and Robotics General Manager at Texas Instruments, sheds light on the evolving landscape of robotics design. He discusses the crucial role of safety in humanoid robots and the need for innovative chipset solutions. The conversation highlights the expansion of robotics into healthcare and agriculture, exploring new applications and challenges. Giovanni also shares insights on the future of robotics technology, emphasizing the demand for adaptable engineers in a rapidly changing industry.
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INSIGHT

TI's Extensive Robotics Portfolio

  • Texas Instruments offers a comprehensive portfolio covering processors, sensing, control, and power for robot electronics.
  • Their system expertise enables scalable, efficient, and high-performance robotic designs beyond mere component supply.
ANECDOTE

TI Partners with Humanoids

  • TI collaborates with humanoid companies like Aptronic on motor control, involving multiple actuators per joint.
  • Their solutions deliver precise, safe, and power-efficient motor control critical for dexterous humanoid robots.
INSIGHT

GaN Tech Enables Compact Robotics

  • Robotics designs, especially humanoids and cobots, require shrinking electronics without compromising efficiency and performance.
  • GaN technology's high switching speed and efficiency enable compact, thermally manageable power solutions ideal for such robots.
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