The REAL3 Time-of-Flight technology, developed in collaboration with pmdtechnologies, enables a completely new form of navigation and object detection for cleaning robots, while offering first-class performance and high space efficiency. Compared to conventional laser rangefinders, the technology is 100 times smaller, creating space for the integration of the retractable robot arm. There is no need to compromise on the slim and compact design, which is a significant step forward for the robotics industry. Furthermore, the integration of an additional time-of-flight camera from Infineon enables precise and smooth operation of the robot arm, significantly improving the performance of the Saros Z70. Customers will benefit from many other advantages when using the robot vacuum to clean their home, as the robotic arm is now able to move blocking objects out of the way and clean areas that were previously inaccessible.
“It is a special achievement that Roborock, a market leader in robotic vacuum cleaners, has recognized the full potential of Infineon’s sensor technology to develop a novel product that users have never seen before,” said Andreas Kopetz, Vice President of Ambient Sensing at Infineon. “This collaboration demonstrates how Infineon is committed to strengthening its position as a leader in sensors and achieving its goal of making life easier, safer and greener – together with customers and partners.”
By enabling the first 5-axis robotic arm for a vacuum robot, Infineon underlines its ambition to further strengthen its competitiveness and go-to-market approach in sensors. To further accelerate innovation and added value for customers, Infineon has bundled its sensor and RF know-how in a new business unit (SURF, sensor unit and radio frequency) to drive the company’s growth in the sensor market. This strategic move is intended to capitalize on the enormous potential of the sensor and RF markets, which are expected to reach a volume of over 20 billion US dollars by 2027.
About Infineon
Infineon Technologies AG is a leading global provider of semiconductor solutions for power systems and the Internet of Things (IoT). With its products and solutions, Infineon is driving decarbonization and digitalization. The company has around 58,060 employees worldwide (end of September 2024) and generated revenue of around €15 billion in the 2024 financial year (end of September).
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Further links
👉 www.infineon.com
👉 Whitepaper: “Enabling the next generation of smarter self-navigating robots using Hybrid ToF”
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