The Compatibility Issue of Industrial Robotics Platforms Finally To Be Solved
Promwad has developed a pioneering universal robotics platform that addresses a critical compatibility problem faced by robotics manufacturers using popular platforms from Nvidia, Qualcomm, and other tech vendors — the embedded support for industrial protocols EtherCAT, PROFINET, and EtherNet/IP.
The design powered by the the Hilscher netX communication controller enables manufacturers to seamlessly integrate popular modules and ready-made servo drives with a wide range of industrial and consumer robots without the need for additional solutions.
System architecture for integrating NVIDIA Jetson Nano or NVIDIA Orin Nano modules with a Hilscher netX communication controller
The issue of integrating Nvidia Jetson, Nvidia Orin, or Qualcomm RB5 platforms into the existing industrial networks and components stems from the need for supplementary integration solutions to bridge the compatibility gaps. The problem leads to additional costs on hardware and complex software development, as well as a potentially diminished performance of the final robotic solution.
With the assistance of the Hilscher netX controllers’ family, providing connectivity to the industrial network and platform adaptability, Promwad comes up with a single hardware solution that accommodates all real-time Ethernet and fieldbus systems for Nvidia-based automation boards and the RB5 Robotics Platform by Qualcomm.
The solution represents a carrier board that streamlines the user interface across protocols on the Hilscher platform and simplifies the integration of new modules via a wide array of drivers, guaranteeing its flexibility and adaptability.
As a result, robot manufacturers using Nvidia Jetson, Nvidia Orin or Qualcomm RB5 get the opportunity to eliminate additional expenses and achieve flexibility in developing complex robotic solutions.
“We are looking forward to our cooperation with Promwad and the resulting opportunities to further enhance Hilscher's expertise in industrial communication! With their experience, Promwad is an excellent addition to our portfolio of embedded design and software development partners, providing our customers with the opportunity to implement developments based on Hilscher technology quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively”
Jörg Zimmermann, Senior Partner Manager at Hilscher
Promwad has opened the waiting list offering companies to be among the first to utilise the platform, which is set for development in 2025. Moreover, the manufacturer is open to investment and partnership to introduce the platform to the market.
Be among the first to transform your robotics solutions with Promwad’s new universal platform!
Media Coverage
This news story was covered by Chad Cox in Embedded Computing Design: Promwad Collaborates with Hilscher to Solve Compatibility Issues Within Robotics
This news story was shared in Robotics Tomorrow: The Compatibility Issue of Industrial Robotics Producers Finally To Be Solved
This news story was published in Robotics & Automation News: Promwad partners with Hilscher to develop "universal" industrial communications platform
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