Let's Talk Technical with onsemi: Robotics and Physical AI | DigiKey
In this video, Shawn Luke (DigiKey), Bob Card, and Theo Kersjes (onsemi) explore the intersection of Robotics and Physical AI, with a focus on how autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are transforming industrial and commercial environments. They discuss how AMRs rely on a range of sensors—such as LiDAR, cameras, and ultrasonic detectors—to enhance safety, improve productivity, and operate effectively in complex spaces. Drawing a parallel to the self-driving automobile industry, the conversation highlights how AMRs use similar technologies and principles, including SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping), to create accurate, real-time maps and localize themselves within dynamic environments. The discussion also emphasizes how AMRs, once limited to controlled indoor settings, are increasingly being adapted for outdoor and unpredictable environments, thanks to advances in sensor integration, edge computing, and AI. As these technologies evolve, AMRs are poised to become even more autonomous, adaptive, and essential in sectors ranging from logistics and manufacturing to agriculture and infrastructure inspection.