Smart factories are evolving into increasingly faster, safer, and more flexible environments. The latest approaches to industrial automation, such as Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0, rely on high-speed communication and high-precision sensors to unlock their full potential. In Autonomy Meets Intelligence: Enabling the Future of Factory Automation, ten industry experts analyze how artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are bringing unprecedented levels of adaptability to production floors. Thanks to these technologies, robots can perceive their surroundings, recognize patterns, and make data-driven decisions in real time. The e-book also highlights a wide range of STMicroelectronics solutions designed to facilitate the integration of AI and ML into industrial automation.
STMicroelectronics' STM32N6 microcontrollers, available from Mouser, incorporate the patented Neural-ART Accelerator™ unit, designed for integrated inference and capable of delivering up to 600 times the machine learning performance of high-end STM32 microcontrollers. Thanks to these capabilities, the STM32N6 can run advanced applications for machine vision, audio processing, and sound analysis at the edge. The platform is based on an Arm® Cortex®-M55 microcontroller operating at 800 MHz and integrates 4.2 MB of onboard RAM, along with a NeoChrom GPU, an H.264 hardware encoder, and the Arm Helium™ Vector Extension (M-Profile Vector Extension).
The ISM330BX 6-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU) integrates a suite of advanced technologies that enable high-precision 3D positioning, on-sensor AI computing, high-speed data logging and sensor fusion, and analog processing of signals from external sensors. It also incorporates a Qvar electrostatic sensor that enables native human-machine interface capabilities. By combining these cutting-edge features, the ISM330BX facilitates the development of new applications with minimal power consumption, paving the way for smarter, more efficient, and safer industrial environments, in line with Industry 5.0 principles.
The VL53L8CH time-of-flight (ToF) sensor provides critical data for AI-driven applications. This multi-zone ToF sensor delivers raw data in a compact, normalized histogram (CNH) format, a significant advantage for data-intensive AI applications. Thanks to its architecture and advanced algorithms, the VL53L8CH is capable of detecting multiple objects within its field of view (FoV), with accurate depth perception and motion detection. This ensures robust operation and high immunity to environmental interference, including crosstalk immunity exceeding 60 cm.
The X-STM32MP-RBT01 is a microprocessor expansion board based on the STSPIN948 dual full-bridge motor driver. By integrating two STSPIN948 drivers, the board can simultaneously drive up to four DC motors with supply voltages up to 48 V. In combination with the STM32MP157F-DK2 or STM32MP257F-DK evaluation kits, the X-STM32MP-RBT01 facilitates rapid prototyping of automation and robotics applications. In addition, it incorporates a complete set of sensors (3-axis accelerometer and gyroscope, 3-axis magnetometer, pressure sensor and an 8x8 multi-zone ToF sensor) for use in update processes.
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E-book on Industrial Automation and Smart Factories
Mouser Electronics, Inc. announces the release of a new e-book developed in conjunction with STMicroelectronics that explores how automation, sensors, and intelligent systems are transforming and optimizing today's manufacturing processes.
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