Service robots are widely used in various situations such as logistics / transport, security, cleaning, housework, hobbies / entertainment and care / assistance. Since service robots are used in a wide variety of situations, it is necessary to fulfil many requirements such as smooth communication with humans (HMI), ensuring safety and responding to changes in the real time. In service robots, the role of a sensor is very important. In this article, we will take a vacuum cleaner robots as an example.

TDK Corporation (TSE:6762) today announced the development and mass production of the MMZ1608-HE series of high-reliability chip beads for automotive use, compatible with high-durability solder in 150 ℃ environments.

TDK Corporation (TSE: 6762) announces the worldwide availability of the InvenSense ICP-20100 platform, a new generation, feature-rich barometric pressure sensor, ideal for applications in smart phones, tablets, drones, and smart home appliances. With architectural innovations, ICP-20100 improves on the industry-leading accuracy, long term drift, and temperature stability of the SmartPressure product family.

TDK Corporation (TSE:6762) presents a new series of very compact EPCOS X2 capacitors for noise suppression. They are rated for 275 V AC and cover a capacitance spectrum from 33 nF to 1 µF. Depending on the capacitance value, the interference suppression components have lead spaces of 10 mm (B32921X* / Y*), 15 mm (B32922X* / Y*) and 22.5 mm (B32923X* / Y*).

TDK Corporation (TSE:6762) has expanded its CN series of multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) that are the first of their kind. The new products, 10 ㎌ capacitance in 3216 size (3.2 x 1.6 x 1.6 ㎜) and 22 ㎌ capacitance in 3225 size (3.2 x 2.5 x 2.5 ㎜), offer low-resistance soft termination with low terminal resistance equivalent to standard products.

TDK Corporation (TSE 6762) announces the introduction of the TDK-Lambda brand SFL series of programmable electronic DC loads. The series comprises 300W and 1,000W power levels and either a 120V or 500V maximum rating.

TDK Corporation (TSE:6762) expands its Micronas 3D HAL^® sensor portfolio with the Hall-sensors HAR 3900 and HAR 3930*.

Yokohama National University, a national university corporation (Yokohama-city, Kanagawa pref. President: Izuru Umehara, hereinafter “YNU”) and TDK Corporation (Tokyo, President: Shigenao Ishiguro, hereinafter “TDK”) have developed a prototype image diagnosis technology utilizing a high-sensitivity magnetic sensor*.

New to the series, the product provides high-attenuation and high-speed signal transmission. Footprint is 58% smaller and weight is 56% lighter than existing products due to thin-film method.

With awareness of environmental issues growing, choosing products and services with the least possible environmental impact has become the norm.