From AI to physical intelligence: How STMicroelectronics is powering the next era of robotics

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A humanoid robot may look like a machine built around motors, cameras, and processors. But making it useful in the real world is a far more complicated proposition. The challenge is not simply teaching a robot to see or move—it is enabling dozens of systems to sense, reason, respond, and operate safely in real time.

For Allan Lagasca, Smart Industrials, Robotics Worldwide Leader, STMicroelectronics, that complexity represents both a technology challenge and a significant opportunity. He believes the next phase of robotics will depend on tighter integration between AI, semiconductors, sensors, power electronics, software and mechanical systems. Just as importantly, the industry will need to solve cost, safety, regulation, energy efficiency and supply-chain constraints before humanoids move from impressive demonstrations to high-volume deployment.

In an interaction with Express Computer, Lagasca explains why ST is moving beyond individual semiconductor components towards a system-level approach to robotics, while also...

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