Adding high-end connection solutions to tap into the blue ocean of service robots

As industrial development places higher demands on cost reduction and efficiency improvement, the field of automation control is experiencing an unprecedented rate of evolution. From cloud Internet to information transmission between machines, more powerful wireless connections and sensor technologies are required, and the demand for networking of service-oriented robots is also increasing.

In recent years, China's service robot market has shown explosive growth. According to data, the scale of China's service robot market will reach about 60.016 billion yuan in 2023, with an average annual compound growth rate of 32.41% in the past five years. It is expected that the scale of China's service robot market will reach 73.755 billion yuan in 2024. Faced with the broad prospects of the blue ocean, many have invested in layout.

Electronics giants focus on service robots

As a global leader in connectivity and sensing, TE Connectivity has keenly observed market trends, taken the lead in adjusting its strategic deployment, and made every effort to expand its service robot application scenarios. Currently, TE Connectivity fully leverages its technological and scale advantages to provide diversified, one-stop solutions to global customers, and has achieved both word-of-mouth and sales success with its strong brand recognition and high-performance product portfolio.

Liu Xiaomin, account manager of Tyco Electronics, said in an interview with OFweek Veken Robotics: "As industrial development puts forward higher requirements for cost reduction and efficiency improvement, the field of automation control is experiencing an unprecedented evolution speed, from cloud Internet to information transmission between machines, and needs to be equipped with more powerful wireless connection and sensor technology, especially the service robots in this field have an increasing demand for networking."

Based on this forward-looking judgment, Tyco Electronics has launched a series of connection products and solutions for service robots, focusing on wireless communication, power management, signal transmission, etc. The products are advanced in technology, excellent in performance, and have the characteristics of miniaturization, shockproof, and high integration, which can meet the diversified needs of service robots in terms of size, reliability, and communication capabilities.

Wireless connection: 5G Phantom

Tyco Electronics has antenna products with excellent performance, uniform energy radiation, and an average efficiency of up to 80%. They are highly versatile and can cover all 4G/5G frequency bands in the world, including Wi-Fi and GNSS. They also have reliable mechanical design, are shockproof, dustproof and waterproof. They can also provide two versions that can be installed on metal and non-metal surfaces to meet different design and installation requirements.

■ Power connection: Multi-Beam HD series

This series has a highly flexible/customizable configuration, with free choice of power and signal bit numbers without additional investment costs; strong power co-current capability, Multi Beam Plus can support up to 140A/contact, Multi Beam XLE can support up to 75A/contact; can meet different system architectures, including board-to-board connection and board-to-wire connection; at the same time, the small size is conducive to ventilation and heat dissipation.

■ Signal connection: USB- Type C connector

This TE Connectivity connector can meet data/power requirements simultaneously, supports USB2.0/USB 3.1 Gen1/USB 3.1 Gen2, and has launched a USB 4.0 version; it also provides waterproof options up to IPX8 and achieves industry-leading EMI performance.

Diversification strategy to cope with market challenges

Although the market for service robots is still vast, the industry is also plagued by internal competition. In the future, service robots may face a price war, and cost reduction is inevitable. As a component supplier, Tyco Electronics actively responds and takes the initiative.

Liu Xiaomin said frankly: "We are aware of the potential challenges in the service robot market, so we have taken a series of strategic measures to meet customer needs."

Among them, the most important point is to improve performance and reduce costs through innovation and optimization of product lines. With advanced materials and manufacturing technologies, Tyco Electronics ensures the high quality and reliability of its products. At the same time, Tyco Electronics has established a close cooperative relationship with its customers, trying to intervene in the early stages of product design. Through understanding and insight into the growing and diversified needs of customers, it participates in the entire process from design to finished products, and has senior engineers in many locations around the world to provide customers with precise technical support and suggestions to help projects land successfully.

In addition, in response to fierce market competition, TE Connectivity continues to expand its global business network and strengthen cooperation with industry leaders to resist market fluctuations and maintain competitive advantages. Through the acquisition of Laird Connectivity's external antenna business and Linx Technologies, TE Connectivity has further expanded its product portfolio and provided customers with more diversified choices.

In the hot and popular field of humanoid robots, Tyco Electronics has also made precise entry, integrating corresponding AI technology and miniaturizing layout in connectors.

Liu Xiaomin pointed out that humanoid robots pose design challenges in terms of component miniaturization, component integration, and durability. Therefore, Tyco Electronics optimized and streamlined components such as connectors and antennas to make them more compact and lightweight, while ensuring that these components are stable and shockproof during operation. This move not only improves the mobility and applicability of humanoid robots, but also enhances their reliability in repeated plugging and unplugging and environmental changes.

Last words

As the basic support in the field of robotics, the importance of connection and sensor technology is becoming increasingly prominent. Through continuous innovation, TE Connectivity is ready to lead the industry transformation.

As the application scenarios of service robots continue to expand, they are expected to be widely used in many civilian fields such as medical care , education, and guidance in the future, and even penetrate into ordinary families and enter thousands of households.

Tyco Electronics' entry and deep cultivation in the field of service robots is based on a precise grasp of the trend of intelligent upgrading. With its leading technical strength, complete product solutions and rapid response service capabilities, Tyco Electronics will surely move forward steadily in this field and contribute its own strength to promoting the development of cutting-edge fields such as human-computer interaction and intelligent manufacturing.