Robotics

Redefine what's possible with seamless wireless connectivity

The integration of wireless connectivity in robotics is setting a new benchmark across various industries, enhancing operational efficiency, safety, and productivity. With a trusted partner, Ezurio’s (formerly Laird Connectivity) broad range of products, including embedded modules, antennas, sensors, and gateways, is pivotal in optimizing robotics operations. 

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Exponential Growth

$100B

Market Size

2 Million

# of Robots

15%

CAGR

Challenges in Robotics

Data Bottlenecks

  • Latency impacting real-time decision making.
  • Limited throughput for high-resolution sensors
  • Complex tasks using heavy data limits bandwidth

Task Management

  • Interference in robot communications
  • Delays in command execution due to inefficient communication
  • Adapting quickly to new tasks and environment changes

Scalable Networks

  • Network stress from expanding robot fleet.
  • Multi-protocol interoperability from various robotic systems
  • Complex network management (setup and maintenance)

Wireless: The Future of Robotics

Advancements in wireless connectivity are pivotal to solving challenges faced with next-generation robots. With the integration of technologies such as Wi-Fi 6/6E and Bluetooth 5, robots are experiencing enhanced communication, minimized interference, and boosted data handling capabilities. Alongside Ultra-Wideband (UWB) and Mesh technology, these technologies help facilitate accurate real-time location tracking and robust network coverage, essential for smooth robot collaboration.

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White Paper: Accelerating Wireless Design for Next-Gen Industrial Robots

The industrial robots of yesterday were transformative, but the capabilities and complexities of today's autonomous systems surpass anything we have seen. It's not about performing predefined tasks anymore; it's about making decisions, navigating dynamically, and working safely alongside humans. 

 Read our white paper to explore how Wi-Fi 6 / 6E and system on modules are overcoming the unique hurdles experienced by this generation of robots. 

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Use Case: Robots in Manufacturing

Robotics are improving efficiency, precision, and safety across assembly lines. They have transformed manufacturing processes as AGVs, AMRs, and Cobots take on labor-intensive and repetitive tasks to decrease the number of errors and injuries.  

Ezurio’s wireless and embedded systems play a crucial role improving communication and coordination between robots. Our solutions ensure reliable and secure data transmission, allowing for real-time and autonomous decision-making even in noisy RF environments. This allows for a scalable, secure incorporation of robotics into manufacturing processes. Through Ezurio’s products, we not only promote a smarter, more responsive robotic workforce, but also set the stage for ongoing innovation in AI, edge computing, and human-robot collaboration.  

Key Ezurio Advantages:

  1. AI-Driven Precision: integrating SOMs into robots provides AI capability, allowing for smarter more efficient task execution.
  2. Scalable Robots: SMARC SOMs offer scalability & future proofing, helping hardware updates without complicated redesign. 
  3. Instant Adaptability: Wi-Fi 6/6E's high bandwidth & low latency ensure quick adaptation to changing production needs. 
  4. Uninterrupted Workflow: Wireless modules maintain robot operations in busy RF areas, minimizing downtime. 
  5. Secured Ecosystem: Robust security protocols, such as authentication and encryption, protect sensitive data. 

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Explore Solutions

Modules

  • Premium Wi-Fi Advantage
  • Multiple wireless protocols, including latest Wi-Fi 6/6E and Bluetooth 5.4
  • Pre-certified for global deployments
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System-on-Modules

  • Value-Add Support+
  • Off-the-shelf and custom solutions (with optional wireless connectivity)
  • Comprehensive software options
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Internal Antennas

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Case Study: Mobile Robots Improve Productivity for Fulfillment Centers

The demand for online shopping with quick turnaround delivery has never been higher. Fulfillment centers face many challenges like excessive amounts of manual labor, error-prone processes, and difficulty adapting to changing layouts. These challenges lower the facility’s productivity in processing orders and meeting quotas. 

 Read this paper to learn how Ezurio's (formerly Laird Connectivity) products help robots to process, analyze, and perform tasks in real-time to improve productivity and efficiency in fulfillment centers.  

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