Minimal weight and size, effective
thermal management, and easy
accessibility and repairability
are critical for successful mobile
robotics solutions. Access to quick
production of application-specific
interconnect solutions alleviates
bottlenecks in both the prototyping
and final production stages."
Ultimately, motion control and power management
collectively form the foundation of effective robotic
system design. These two components are deeply
interdependent: efficient power management
supports stable motion control, while precise motion
control optimizes energy use by minimizing waste.
Therefore, robotic systems must be approached
holistically, with each subsystem's power demands
carefully coordinated to support both mechanical
and computational loads.
To meet the increasing demands of robotic systems,
manufacturers must develop specialized solutions.
High-precision motor controllers and advanced
DC-DC converters based on wide-bandgap
semiconductors like silicon carbide (SiC) and
gallium nitride (GaN) are helping robotics balance
power efficiency and performance. Ruggedized
interconnect solutions are also needed, particularly
in industrial environments where robots must operate
under harsh conditions. Board-to-board and discrete
wire connectors that support high current and
withstand extreme temperatures aid in unlocking
reliable power transmission and data integrity.
C h a p t e r 1 | M o t i o n C o n t r o l a n d Po w e r M a n a g e m e n t i n R o b o t i c s
Andrew Godfrey
Technical Marketing Engineer, Samtec
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