Infineon and NVIDIA Join Forces to Advance Humanoid Robotics
Humanoid robotics is taking a leap forward, as Infineon Technologies AG partners with NVIDIA to deliver powerful, efficient, and scalable motion control solutions. This collaboration merges Infineon’s deep expertise in microcontrollers, sensors, and smart actuators with the advanced capabilities of NVIDIA’s Jetson Thor Series modules, creating a technology platform designed to meet the demanding requirements of next-generation humanoid robots.
These robots are increasingly seen in high-value industries, from manufacturing and logistics to healthcare, where precision, safety, and efficiency are paramount. By integrating hardware and AI-driven computing into a streamlined ecosystem, the two companies are aiming to reduce development complexity, speed up time-to-market, and enable more sophisticated robotic capabilities.
Accelerating Robotics Innovation
Infineon’s CEO, Jochen Hanebeck, highlighted the significance of this strategic move: “We are excited to collaborate with NVIDIA, a leader and innovator in the humanoid robotics space. By combining our microcontroller, sensor, and smart actuator expertise with NVIDIA accelerated computing technology, we will deliver a simple, integrated, and scalable solution to our customers, reducing their time to market significantly. Infineon enables the key functional blocks in humanoid robots with a broad portfolio of dedicated products and technologies – from power switches to microcontrollers, sensors and connectivity. We empower humanoid robots to sense, move, act and connect. Safe and secure.”
For NVIDIA, the partnership represents a critical step in advancing AI-powered physical robotics. Deepu Talla, Vice President of Robotics and Edge AI at NVIDIA, noted: “NVIDIA Jetson Thor is designed to accelerate the future of physical AI and robotics. Infineon is bringing their broad product and technology portfolio to the Jetson Thor ecosystem to help accelerate customers’ time-to-market by creating more efficient, powerful and scalable motor control solutions for humanoid robots.”
The Building Blocks of Advanced Humanoids
Infineon offers a comprehensive suite of solutions tailored for humanoid robots. Its PSOC™ and AURIX™ microcontroller families lead the market in embedded security, essential for protecting robotic systems from cyberattacks and unauthorised access. Multi-core real-time processing ensures that robots remain responsive and adaptive to changing conditions.
As the world’s top supplier of automotive microcontrollers, Infineon has decades of experience in delivering safety-critical and high-reliability solutions. This know-how is directly applied to the precision motion systems required in humanoid robotics. The recent acquisition of Marvell’s Automotive Ethernet business further strengthens Infineon’s position, adding the BRIGHTLANE™ series to its portfolio, enabling high-speed Ethernet communication—a key requirement for real-time data transfer in robotics.
Real-Time AI Integration
Real-time AI-driven control is a linchpin of advanced robotics. Infineon’s PSOC Control C3 family of microcontrollers integrates seamlessly with NVIDIA’s Holoscan Sensor Bridge and Jetson Thor modules. This combination allows developers to implement field-oriented control (FOC) algorithms, which are prized for reducing electrical noise, providing stable torque, and minimising vibration—critical factors in maintaining humanoid balance and precision.
The company’s motor control chipset, built on cutting-edge gallium nitride (GaN) transistor technology, offers unmatched power density and efficiency. When combined with Infineon’s gate drivers and current sensors, the result is a highly integrated motor control environment that simplifies communication and reduces design complexity.
Applications Beyond the Lab
While the technology is still developing, its potential applications span multiple sectors:
- Manufacturing – High-precision assembly and quality inspection.
- Logistics – Automated handling and transportation in warehouses.
- Healthcare – Assisting patients, supporting surgeries, and providing rehabilitation support.
- Service industries – Customer service, hospitality, and public safety.
Humanoid robots capable of safe, secure, and precise operations could transform the way industries approach labour-intensive and high-risk tasks.
Driving the Future of Physical AI
By combining Infineon’s hardware expertise with NVIDIA’s AI and edge computing capabilities, this collaboration creates a development framework that not only meets current demands but also anticipates the needs of future robotics. As AI-driven physical systems continue to evolve, the integration of secure microcontrollers, high-speed communication, and energy-efficient motor control will be essential.
This joint initiative represents more than just an engineering feat—it is a strategic push towards making humanoid robots an everyday reality in industrial and commercial settings.
Looking Ahead
With this alliance, Infineon and NVIDIA are not merely refining existing robotics technology; they are setting the stage for a new generation of autonomous, intelligent, and human-like machines capable of seamlessly interacting with the world.
As industries face increasing demand for automation, efficiency, and safety, the combination of Infineon’s advanced microelectronics and NVIDIA’s AI leadership is well-placed to deliver on the promise of practical, powerful, and precise humanoid robotics.
