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Robot Brains: Nvidia Teams With European Chip Giants
17 Mar
Summary
- Infineon, NXP, and STMicro partner with Nvidia for robot hardware.
- European chipmakers supply robot 'bodies' complementing Nvidia's 'brain'.
- Humanoid robots, with higher-end models costing $200,000, see market growth.
European chipmakers Infineon, NXP, and STMicroelectronics revealed on Monday that they are partnering with Nvidia to provide hardware for humanoid robots. These companies aim to secure business in a rapidly expanding market for robotic technology.
Their role involves supplying critical components for the robot's physical structure, such as electronics for safe operation, sensors, motion control systems, and internal communication infrastructure. These elements will work alongside Nvidia's Jetson Thor processors, intended to serve as the central computing unit for robots.
Analysts note a significant overlap between technology used in cars and that required for advanced robots, an area where these European chipmakers are already major players. The market for humanoid robots is projected for substantial growth, with forecasts indicating over 50,000 units could be sold this year for the first time.
Each partnership highlights different strengths: Infineon focuses on digital twin technology for testing, STMicroelectronics emphasizes sensor integration for connectivity, and NXP underscores the importance of rapid internal communication for coordinated movement and sensing.
