Teradyne Robotics and Analog Devices (ADI) recently announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the adoption of advanced robotics and AI-driven manufacturing automation.
Under the terms of the partnership, Teradyne Robotics, which includes Universal Robots (UR) and Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR), will work with ADI to develop and deploy robots, AI, and software in support of ADI’s collaborative automation initiative. This initiative aims to enhance safety and efficiency and optimize fabrication and backend operations through automation. These solutions will address key challenges facing the semiconductor market, including workforce ergonomic issues arising from highly repetitive tasks, manufacturing downtime, staffing shortages, and real estate constraints.
Enhancing Robotics with AI and Advanced Sensing
As part of the collaboration, ADI’s advanced motion control, position sensing, functional safety, and robotic vision technologies will be integrated into Teradyne Robotics’ solutions. The companies will also focus on deploying edge-based AI and machine learning to enhance the performance and capabilities of Teradyne Robotics’ advanced robotics portfolio, particularly for applications within the semiconductor industry.
“By combining Teradyne Robotics’ market-leading UR Cobots and MiR AMRs with ADI’s extensive system-level electronics expertise, we are poised to revolutionize the robotics and automation landscape,” said Ujjwal Kumar, Group President, Teradyne Robotics. “This partnership will enable us to deliver state-of-the-art solutions that drive innovation and efficiency throughout the semiconductor lifecycle. In doing so, we will also be applying robotics applications and technologies, which will further advance robotics in additional sectors ripe for automation.”
“We are excited to partner with Teradyne Robotics to bring cutting-edge robotics and automation solutions to the market,” said Martin Cotter, Senior Vice President, Vertical Business Units at ADI. “ADI’s leading silicon and sub-system solutions in intelligent motion, advanced position sensing, functional safety and robotic vision, integrate analog, digital and software capabilities, enabling us to co-create solutions that deliver breakthrough performance for next generation robotics.”
About Teradyne Robotics
Teradyne Robotics, a division of Teradyne (NASDAQ: TER), is a global provider of advanced robotic solutions, including collaborative robots from Universal Robots and autonomous mobile robots from Mobile Industrial Robots. The company enables businesses to enhance operational efficiency by integrating automation with human talent. For more information, visit teradyne.com/robotics.
About Analog Devices
Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor company that designs and manufactures high-performance analog, mixed-signal, and digital signal processing technologies. Its solutions power applications in industrial automation, automotive, healthcare, and communication. Learn more at analog.com.
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