Low birthrates, increased longevity, decreased productivity, and increases in labor costs are expanding the market for robotic alternatives. Particularly, as the population ages and requires additional care, service robots that coexist and interact well with humans can help provide solutions to these challenges.

Renesas offers advanced technology for robotic applications, including functional safety solutions for security and safety and real-time solutions such as sensing, system control, and drive systems. Renesas also brings AI (Artificial Intelligence) capability to robotics endpoints. From industrial robotics to communications robots, Renesas offers scalable solutions to provide the advanced functionality and performance required to help realize a smart society.

Learn Renesas's approach to today's robotics applications and browse block diagrams to see how our devices could be used in your next project.


Sensing

Renesas offers robotic sensors solutions to help robots correctly recognize surroundings and provide the controller or drive with data including images.

Control

Renesas high-performance microcontroller technology is ideal for reliable robotic system drive control based on information gathered by the sensors.

Drive

Renesas technology provides precise motor control for robot joints to the power device and safe battery management for mobile robotic applications.

Robot Operating System (ROS)

The Robot Operating System (ROS) is a key framework that provides libraries and tools to bring new innovations to the robotics community. micro-ROS is the ROS 2 (the second generation of ROS) on a microcontroller in various robot applications.

e-AI Solution

The e-AI solution brings AI (Artificial Intelligence) capability to embedded endpoints.

Functional Safety

Renesas IEC 61508 certified solution helps to build a safety system from Industrial and collaborative robots to service robots where humans are able to interact safely.


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Robotics Applications and Solutions

 

Featured Products

Featured Products for Robotics Solutions

ProductDescriptionFeatured Document
   
Power Management  
ISL8216MComplete High Voltage 80V, 4A DC/DC Power ModuleISL8216M Datasheet (PDF)
   
Battery Control IC  
ISL9301High Input Voltage Charger with Power Path ManagementISL9301 Datasheet (PDF)
ISL95522Hybrid Power Boost (HPB) and Narrow VDC (NVDC) Combo Battery Charger with SMBus InterfaceISL95522 Data Short (PDF)
   
DC-DC Converter  
ISL93073MHz Dual 1500mA Step-Down Converters and Dual Low-Input LDOsISL9307 Datasheet (PDF)
ISL93053MHz Dual Step-Down Converters and Dual Low-Input LDOs with I2C Compatible InterfaceISL9305 Datasheet (PDF)
   
ToF Sensor  
ISL29501Time of Flight (ToF) Signal Processing ICISL29501 Datasheet (PDF)
   
HMI Remote Controller  
RL78/G1HIndustry's Lowest Power Sub-GHz Wireless Communication MCURL78/G1H User's Manual: Hardware Rev.1.30 (PDF | English, 日本語)
RL78/G1DBluetooth® Low Energy Microcontrollers for Smart ConnectivityRL78/G1D Datasheet Rev.1.30 (PDF | English, 日本語)
   
Sensing  
RL78/G1AGeneral-purpose MCUs with Built-in High-resolution A/D ConverterRL78/G1A Data Sheet Rev.2.20 (PDF)
RL78/I1EConfigurable AFE, High-precision Analog MicrocontrollerRL78/I1E Data Sheet Rev.1.20 (PDF)
RX231Low-power Consumption, High-performance MCU with 32-bit RXv2 CPU CoreRX230 Group, RX231 Group Datasheet Rev.1.20 (PDF | English, 日本語)
Synergy S1JA48MHz Arm® Cortex®-M23 CPU
   
System Control  
RX64MHigh-performance MCU with 4.55CoreMark/MHz (546CoreMark) and RXv2 coreRX64M Datasheet Group Rev.1.20 (PDF | English, 日本語)
RX65N32-bit Microcontrollers with RXv2 core, Large-capacity RAMRX65N Group, RX651 Group Datasheet (PDF | English, 日本語)
RX71M32-bit Microcontroller; Industrial Equipment-specific High-performance Real-time EngineRX71M Datasheet Group Rev.1.20 (PDF | English, 日本語)
RZ/A1HFull-featured MPU with Arm® Cortex®-A9 Core
RZ/A2MHigh-Speed Embedded AI-Based Image Processing Device with DRP TechnologyRZ/A2M Group User's Manual: Hardware (PDF | English, 日本語)
RZ/N1DMPU with Dual Arm® Cortex®-A7 + Arm® Cortex®-M3 (R-IN Engine)DATASHEET RZ/N1D Group, RZ/N1S Group, RZ/N1L Group (PDF)
RZ/N1LMPU with Dedicated Protocol H/W (EtherCAT / Sercos III) and Arm® Cortex®-M3 (R-IN engine)DATASHEET RZ/N1D Group, RZ/N1S Group, RZ/N1L Group (PDF)
RZ/N1SMPU with Arm® Cortex®-A7 + Arm® Cortex®-M3 (R-IN Engine) Optimized for Small PLC and HMIDATASHEET RZ/N1D Group, RZ/N1S Group, RZ/N1L Group (PDF)
   
In-Robot Communication Transceiver  
ISL3152E5V, RS-485/RS-422 Differential TransceiverISL3150E, ISL3152E, ISL3153E, ISL3155E, ISL3156E, ISL3158E Datasheet (PDF)
ISL3232EQFN Packaged, ±15kV ESD Protected, +2.7V to +5.5V, 150nA, 250kbps, RS-232 Transmitters/ReceiversISL3232E, ISL4221E, ISL4223E Datasheet (PDF)
   
Motor Control  
RA4T1RA4 Series 100MHz Arm® Cortex®-M33 Motor Control MicrocontrollerRA4T1 Group Datasheet (PDF | English, 日本語)
RA6T1120MHz Arm® Cortex®-M4, ASSP of RA6 for Motor ControlRenesas RA6T1 Group Datasheet (PDF | English, 日本語)
RA6T2240MHz Arm® Cortex®-M33 TrustZone®, High Real-time Engine for Motor ControlRA6T2 Group Datasheet (PDF | English, 日本語)
RA6T3RA6 Series 200MHz Arm® Cortex®-M33 Motor Control MicrocontrollerRA6T3 Group Datasheet (PDF | English, 日本語)
RL78/G1FMultifunctional MCUs with Enhanced Functionality Suitable for Sensorless BLDC Motor ControlRL78/G1F Data Sheet Rev.1.20 (PDF)
RX24T32-bit MCU Including On-chip FPU Enable to Drive Two Motors SimultaneouslyRX24T Group Datasheet Rev.2.00 (PDF | English, 日本語)
RX24UPowerful 32-bit Motor Control MCU With Built-in Differential Amplifiers and Safety SystemsRX24U Group Datasheet Rev.1.00 (PDF | English, 日本語)
RX66T32-bit MCUs Optimal for Motor Control in Industrial, Home Appliance and Robotics ApplicationsRX66T Group Datasheet (PDF | English, 日本語)
RZ/T1MPU with Arm® Cortex®-R4 Processor with FPU for Real-Time Control of Industrial Equipment and NetworkingRZ/T1 Datasheet (PDF | English, 日本語)
   
Power Mosfet  
Nch MOSFETsLow on-resistance and low gate charge product series meets the large current requirements of the industrial segment. 
RA8T1, 480 MHz, Arm Cortex-M85 Core Based MCU with Helium™ and TrustZone® for Motor Control

An overview of RA8T1 high performance MCUs that deliver real-time control such as motor and power supply in industrial automation, building automation and smart home markets.