Innovative Power & RF Solutions for Robotic Technology

The Robotic industry is growing dramatically. As robotic technology continues to advance, engineers face increasing pressure to design systems that are smarter, more efficient and more adaptable to diverse environments. From industrial automation and logistics to healthcare and service robotics, modern designs must deliver precise motion control, reliable connectivity and robust power management within compact, cost-effective architectures. Meeting these demands requires technologies that balance performance and efficiency while enabling seamless system integration. Qorvo’s portfolio of connectivity, sensing and power management solutions helps engineers overcome these challenges, supporting the next generation of robotic innovation.

Market & Application Landscape

According to a June 2025 McKinsey report, the general-purpose robotics market could reach nearly $370 billion by 2040, assuming there is a steady advancement in embodied AI and enabling software. This underscores strong, sustained growth across manufacturing, logistics, military, healthcare and beyond. This expansion is fueled by advances in artificial intelligence, IoT and cloud technology, which are enabling robots to perform diverse and complex tasks outside of traditional robotic environments. 

Growth is driven by three main factors: rapid technological innovation that makes robots smarter and more versatile, rising adoption across industries eager for automation and cost efficiency gains through reduced labor expenses and higher productivity. The top 5 global robotic trends are:

• AI and machine learning.
• Cobots – collaborative robot designed to work safely and effectively near humans.
• Mobile manipulators – robot that combines a mobile base for autonomous navigation with a robotic arm for performing tasks.
• Digital twin – robot twin is a dynamic, virtual representation of a physical robot system that is connected by a real-time bidirectional flow of data.
• Humanoids – a robot design with a body shape that resembles a human, with a head, torso and legs.  

Together, these trends are redefining how robots interact with their environments, perform complex tasks and collaborate safely alongside humans.

How Qorvo Turns Design Hurdles into Optimized Solutions

Engineers developing robotic technology face key design challenges, such as: 

• Achieving precise positioning and accurate motion control for robotic functions.
• Delivering robust, low-latency connectivity for seamless command and control.
• Enabling reliable autonomous navigation and operation across diverse industrial or outdoor environments.
• Ensuring safety, reliability and consistent performance under varying conditions.
• Reducing bill of materials (BOM) cost and overall system size to optimize efficiency and manufacturability. 

Qorvo is addressing today’s most pressing robotic design challenges with a comprehensive suite of components that deliver precision, reliability and efficiency across a wide range of applications. For accurate localization and autonomous movement, Qorvo’s ultra-wideband (UWB) positioning solutions provide ±5 cm ranging accuracy, enabling advanced features like asset tracking and autonomous navigation in warehouse or production environments. Power management is equally critical in modern robotic systems, and Qorvo meets these demands with flexible battery management systems (BMS) that support 10 cells to 20 cell applications across diverse cell chemistries. These are complemented by industrial-grade BMS safety capabilities offering fast fault protection, precise cell balancing and accurate monitoring of state-of-charge (SOC) and state-of-health (SOH), essential for maintaining fleet reliability and uptime. 

 

Figure 1: How Qorvo addresses the challenges in robotic solutions.

 

To efficiently supply and regulate power, Qorvo’s compact, flexible PMICs deliver high voltage rail count to accommodate a wide range of system voltage and current requirements, optimizing both performance and board space. For motor control, robust BLDC driver solutions integrate the MCU, gate drivers and power management in a space-saving configuration that reduces system cost and complexity. Finally, to ensure seamless communication and control, Qorvo’s integrated Wi-Fi front-end modules (FEMs) and filters provide low-latency, interference-free wireless connectivity, supporting stable and responsive operation even in challenging RF environments. Together, these technologies empower engineers to design more capable, efficient and connected robotic systems that perform reliably across diverse applications and environments.

 

Figure 2: Component features that address the challenges in robotic technology applications.

 

Reference Design Block Diagram

Qorvo’s reference block diagram highlights the seamless integration of RF technology, power management, battery management and motor control in robotic technology.

 

Figure 3: High-level reference design of Robot solution.

 

 

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