Hillcrest Labs Launches High Precision Sensor Hub to Advance Navigation Systems in Cost Critical Consumer Robots
December 12 2017 - 8:30AM
Hillcrest Labs, a subsidiary of InterDigital, Inc. (NASDAQ:IDCC),
today announced the launch of the FSP200, a high-performance and
low-power sensor hub MCU that delivers superior planar heading and
6-axis IMU performance for high volume, cost conscious, consumer
robotics applications. The FSP200 is ideal as an integral component
to SLAM navigation systems or for use as the primary navigation
solution for Intelligent Walk systems.
The FSP200 combines Hillcrest Labs’ high-performance,
proprietary MotionEngine™ sensor processing software into a
low-power 32-bit ARM Cortex M3 MCU. The proprietary MotionEngine
software provides a high performance, high quality and low-cost
solution optimized for autonomous and semi-autonomous terrestrial
robots such as cleaners, mowers and service robots. When paired
with an external 6-axis inertial sensor (accelerometer plus
gyroscope), the FSP200 delivers the performance and features
required for today’s robots, including:
- Tilt Independent Heading: Allows for proper
heading output even when the driving surface is uneven, enabling
rapid adjustment to obstacles or changes in flooring types;
- Bump Detection: Calibrated accelerometer
output provides data to support bump detection algorithm without
having to use a separate sensor;
- Inclination Detection: Provides full 3DOF
robot orientation allowing detection of surface and device issues
that could cause the robot to become stuck or damaged;
- Dynamic Calibration: Proprietary algorithms
monitor changes in sensor performance and temperature during live
operation to deliver the highest performance; and
- Sensor Independence: Several
low-cost MEMS sensors from top sensor vendors are qualified for use
with the FSP200 and have drivers pre-integrated.
The FSP200 fits simply into any design and uses common industry
interfaces for chip connectivity. It can be placed directly on the
robot’s main circuit board or designed into a separate module,
providing manufacturers with ultimate flexibility. The
turn-key component benefits developers and integrators through
faster time-to-market, reductions in development time, reduced BOM
cost, and the highest precision and quality.
“We’re thrilled to expand our portfolio of products for robotics
to include this consistent, high-performance product geared
specifically for cost critical robots,” said Chad Lucien, Senior
Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Hillcrest Labs. “The FSP200
serves a key part of our product family, underscoring our mission
to advance the consumer robotics market by continually delivering
superior solutions to the market.”
The FSP200 is available for immediate sampling along with
documentation and evaluation tools, and Hillcrest Labs will begin
taking production orders in first quarter 2018. For more
information about the FSP200, including pricing, and Hillcrest’s
broad portfolio of sensor processing products, visit:
www.hillcrestlabs.com.
About Hillcrest Labs Hillcrest Labs, a
subsidiary of InterDigital, Inc. (NASDAQ:IDCC), is a leading global
supplier of software, components and intellectual property to
enable the intelligent use of sensors in consumer electronics and
IoT devices. For more than 10 years, Hillcrest’s Freespace® sensor
processing technology has powered a wide variety of consumer
electronics products. Today, Hillcrest’s products are used in the
development of devices in the robotics, virtual reality (VR),
augmented reality (AR), TV and motion remote control segments. Our
proprietary and patented Freespace® technology transforms human and
machine movement into high quality, application-ready information
which enables developers and manufacturers to create everyday
products that work with precision.
Freespace is a registered trademark of Hillcrest Labs;
MotionEngine is a trademark of Hillcrest Labs.
About InterDigital®
InterDigital develops mobile technologies that are at the core
of devices, networks, and services worldwide. We solve many of the
industry's most critical and complex technical challenges,
inventing solutions for more efficient broadband networks and a
richer multimedia experience years ahead of market deployment.
InterDigital has licenses and strategic relationships with many of
the world's leading wireless companies. Founded in 1972,
InterDigital is listed on NASDAQ and is included in the S&P
MidCap 400® index.
InterDigital is a registered trademark of InterDigital, Inc.
For more information, visit: www.interdigital.com.
Hillcrest Contacts: For press inquiries:
Chad Lucien, Hillcrest Labs
chad@hillcrestlabs.com +1 (240) 386-0600, ext. 5254 For sales
inquiries: Contact your account manager or reach out to us on our
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