STMicroelectronics Weighs More Powerful MCUs, MPUs for Humanoid Robots

STMicroelectronics is considering developing more powerful microcontrollers and microprocessors for humanoid robots. The company argues fast reactions should be handled by onboard sensors and cameras, leaving only whole-body coordination to a central GPU.

• STMicroelectronics weighs more powerful MCUs and MPUs for humanoid robots
• Fast reactions should be handled onboard rather than by a central GPU
• A central GPU would handle only whole-body coordination