AI robotics become the executors and sensory terminals that ensure efficient, safe, and stable operation of factories
In the new generation of AI factories driven by 800V DC architecture, AI robotics have transcended the realm of simple automation tools to become the "intelligent operations executors" and "data sensing terminals" that ensure efficient, safe, and stable factory operations. If the 800V DC architecture is the "power aorta" of the AI factory, then AI robotics are the "autonomic nerves" distributed throughout its body, responsible for sensing the environment, executing tasks, and interacting in real time with the factory's "brain" in the digital world.
In the "intelligent new factory," AI robotics will be able to undertake 7x24-hour intelligent inspection and security work. AI robotics can replace human labor and perform autonomous equipment inspections around the clock. Equipped with high-definition cameras, infrared thermal imagers, gas sensors, and more, they can monitor the operating status of key components such as servers, power supply equipment, and busbars in real time, and accurately identify potential risks such as temperature anomalies, abnormal sounds, and smoke.
In large data centers with thousands of servers, AI robotics can also use technologies such as radio frequency identification (RFID) and QR code scanning to quickly and accurately complete asset inventory, greatly improving management efficiency and reducing human errors. In addition, AI robotics can monitor environmental parameters such as temperature, humidity, and airflow in different areas of the data center in real time, and feed the data back to the building automation system to achieve precise control of the cooling system, helping to achieve lower Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE).
In terms of assisting daily operations and fault response, beyond monitoring, robotics can also perform some simple physical operations, such as pressing reset buttons on servers and guiding maintenance personnel to the location of faulty equipment, becoming a capable assistant for operations and maintenance staff.
The relationship between AI robotics and the 800V DC architecture is one of symbiosis and empowerment, built for high reliability. The high power density brought by the 800V architecture means that any fault could lead to serious consequences. The 7x24-hour uninterrupted monitoring and rapid fault early warning capability provided by AI robotics is precisely the key defense line ensuring the stable operation of this high-value system.
In addition, AI robotics are the data cornerstone of digital twins. As mobile "data sensing terminals," AI robotics continuously feed real-time physical world status data (temperature, images, position, etc.) into the digital twin system, allowing the virtual model to accurately mirror reality, thereby enabling better predictive maintenance and operational decision-making.
AI robotics: shifting data center operations from labor-intensive to intelligent and automated
The ultimate form of the AI factory is not only a "data center driven by AI," but also a "data center autonomously operated by AI." AI robotic technology is shifting data center operations from labor-intensive to intelligent and automated. AI-driven robotics are undertaking an increasingly broad range of tasks in data centers: from server upgrades, scheduling arrangements, to daily maintenance and other repetitive work. At the same time, AI-powered asset management performance models can extend equipment life and reduce costs. At a more macro level, AI-driven microgrids can enable real-time energy forecasting, automated demand response, and predictive maintenance.
AI robotics are the key link that turns the concept of the "intelligent new factory" from blueprint into reality. They are not only responsible for executing specific operations and maintenance tasks, but also serve as the bridge connecting the physical factory and the digital world. The related AI robotic applications will demonstrate how, through intelligent perception and autonomous action, they provide solid support for the stable operation and continuous evolution of the AI factory. At the Arrow Electronics booth at PCIM Asia 2026, we will showcase how AI robotics work in concert with the 800V DC power architecture to drive data centers toward a true "autonomous factory."
In the 800V DC data center architecture, NXP's EtherCAT TSN (Time-Sensitive Networking) solution plays the key role of the "intelligent factory real-time communication and control neural hub." It does not directly participate in power conversion, but instead provides high-bandwidth, low-latency, high-synchronization-precision industrial Ethernet communication for the massive number of automation devices (such as robotic arms, PLCs, drives, and sensors) within the AI factory. It is the infrastructure enabling deep integration of AI robotic applications and building automation. The EtherCAT TSN solution enables "synchronized" motion control, supports "deterministic" time-sensitive communication, and can converge IT and OT networks, highly integrating AI robotics, intelligent sensors, PLC controllers, and more, allowing them to work collaboratively, thereby supporting advanced application scenarios such as automated production, intelligent operations, and flexible manufacturing.
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In the 800V DC data center architecture, onsemi's Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) solution serves as a mobile terminal in the "perception-decision-execution" closed loop of the AI factory. Through advanced image sensing and edge AI technology, it provides 7x24-hour uninterrupted security monitoring, equipment inspection, and environmental perception for the data center, forming an important defense line for the safe operation of the high-voltage DC power supply system. onsemi provides core chip support for AMRs from "perception" to "decision," including high-performance image sensors, integrated Image Signal Processors (ISP), edge AI inference capabilities, as well as low power consumption and high reliability. It is not only an important manifestation of AI robotic applications in the data center, but also one of the key technologies ensuring the safe and stable operation of the entire high-voltage DC power supply system.
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In the 800V DC data center architecture, onsemi's robotic arm and gripper solution plays the role of a "high-precision physical execution and multimodal sensing terminal." It is a concrete manifestation of AI robotic applications in the intelligent new factory, responsible for executing precision operations, human-robot collaboration, and complex environmental perception. It can perform precise operations and maintenance tasks, human-robot collaboration and remote control, flexible manufacturing and assembly, as well as multimodal environmental sensing. onsemi's robotic arm and gripper solution, through the deep integration of high-precision position sensing (NCS32100), force sensing (NCV7192), multimodal environmental sensing (NCV75215/NCV76124), high-efficiency motor driving (NCD83591), and Hyperlux vision sensors, provides the 800V DC data center with a dexterous robot terminal capable of precision operation, rich environmental perception, and digital twin interaction.
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In the 800VDC data center architecture, NXP's Dexterous Hand solution serves as a key execution component for AI robots to perform fine manipulation, responsible for executing human‑like complex grasping, assembly, and operational tasks in smart new factories. The NXP Dexterous Hand solution is designed to address the bottlenecks of traditional solutions in terms of bandwidth, wiring, and scalability, and undertakes highly challenging fine tasks in AI factories, such as precision equipment maintenance, flexible assembly and quality inspection, human‑robot collaboration, and remote operation. Through its innovative I3C bus architecture, the high‑performance i.MX RT1180 and MCX A132 chipset, and support for industrial communication protocols like EtherCAT/TSN, the NXP Dexterous Hand solution provides the 800VDC data center with a robot operating terminal that combines high flexibility, high precision, and high integration.
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In the 800V DC data center architecture, STMicroelectronics' robotic hand solution plays the core role of a "high-degree-of-freedom, high-precision physical interaction terminal." It is a key actuation component of AI robotic applications in the intelligent new factory, responsible for performing complex tasks such as precision grasping, flexible assembly, equipment operation, and human-robot collaboration in data centers and automated production lines. ST's robotic hand solution, through highly integrated joint driving (STSPIN32G4), precision tactile and force sensing (FingerTip, TSC), high-performance vision and depth sensing (VL53L9, iToF), and real-time industrial communication (EtherCAT, CAN), provides the 800V DC data center with a robot terminal capable of multi-degree-of-freedom dexterous manipulation, multimodal environmental perception, and edge AI decision-making.
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YAGEO's HX5120NLT and HXB3012PNLT are network isolation transformers. In the 800V DC data center architecture, they play the role of "physical layer isolation and signal coupling for robot and industrial equipment network communications," capable of performing electrical isolation and safety protection, common-mode noise suppression, signal matching and impedance transformation, and supporting PoE power delivery. The HX5120NLT and HXB3012PNLT are key magnetic components provided by Yageo for industrial Ethernet communications. In the intelligent new factory of the 800V DC data center, they ensure stable, high-speed communication connections between devices such as AI robotics, servo drives, PLCs, and the control network through reliable electrical isolation, common-mode noise suppression, and signal coupling.
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In the 800V DC data center architecture, the AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robot) reference design jointly launched by ST and eInfochips is a complete, pre-validated system-level reference platform, providing a mobile robot solution for autonomous material handling, intelligent inspection, and environmental perception for AI factories. The ST and eInfochips AMR reference design, through high-performance real-time control (STM32H5), highly integrated dual-motor driving (STSPIN32G4-DUAL), hot-swap power management (STPM801), multimodal sensor fusion (X-NUCLEO-IKS5A1), and NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano's AI edge computing capability, provides the 800V DC data center with a flexible, reliable, and rapidly mass-producible autonomous mobile robot platform. It is one of the core infrastructures for realizing AI factory intelligent logistics, autonomous inspection, and flexible manufacturing.
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In the 800V DC data center architecture, ST's wheeled humanoid robot combines the mobility efficiency of wheeled robots with the upper-body dexterity of humanoid robots, representing a next-generation robot platform for achieving autonomous inspection, material handling, equipment operation, and human-robot collaboration in AI factories. ST's wheeled humanoid robot solution, through the deep integration of an efficient wheeled chassis (STSPIN32G4-DUAL), dexterous dual arms and hands (multi-joint servo drives), high-performance AI edge computing (STM32N6 NPU), multimodal perception (VL53L9 + iToF + FingerTip), and industrial-grade communication networks (TSN + EtherCAT), provides the 800V DC data center with a next-generation intelligent robot platform that combines mobility efficiency and operational dexterity. It is a key technological enabler for AI robotics applications to evolve from fixed robotic arms to globally autonomous mobile manipulation.
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In the 800V DC data center architecture, onsemi's four-fingered robotic hand solution is a key actuation component for achieving human-like dexterous grasping, fine manipulation, and environmental interaction in AI robotic applications, particularly suited for complex task scenarios within data centers that require high-precision tactile feedback and visual guidance. onsemi's four-fingered robotic hand solution, through the deep integration of high-precision position sensing (NCS32100), force and tactile sensing (NCV7192), proximity and environmental sensing (NCV75215/NCV76124), high-efficiency motor driving (NCD83591), and Hyperlux vision sensors, provides the 800V DC data center with a precision robot terminal capable of human-like dexterous manipulation and multimodal environmental perception. It is a key technological enabler for AI robotic applications to evolve from simple gripping to intelligent grasping, precision assembly, and human-robot collaboration.
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In the 800V DC data center and intelligent new factory, onsemi's 5-fingered robotic hand, compared to the 4-fingered version, achieves a qualitative leap from "dexterous grasping" to "human-like manipulation," specifically designed to handle the most complex and unpredictable physical operation tasks in AI factories, such as full-scenario equipment maintenance, zero-damage operation assurance, and adaptive environmental interaction. onsemi's 5-finger solution does not simply increase the number of motors, but rather performs a full-stack expansion and collaborative optimization of its proprietary sensing and driving technologies. Through coordinated driving of the five fingers, fingertip multimodal sensing (vision-force-environment), and low-latency industrial network interconnection, this solution will intuitively demonstrate how to combine "human hand flexibility" with "machine precision" to meet the most complex on-site maintenance challenges in the era of AI high power.
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Arrow Robot Head plays the core role of the "AI visual perception and intelligent decision-making hub" in the 800V DC data center architecture. As the "brain" and "eyes" of the AI robotic system, it provides environmental understanding, object recognition, and autonomous interaction capabilities for the intelligent new factory. Arrow Robot Head is a system-level reference design that deeply integrates front-end high-speed imaging (ST), real-time intermediate bridging (Lattice Holoscan Sensor Bridge), and back-end edge AI inference (NVIDIA GPU). In the 800V DC data center, it provides AI robotics with the ability to "see, understand, and interact," serving as the interface connecting the physical world and digital intelligence. Data center operators can use it to build a truly unattended, autonomously decision-making intelligent operations and maintenance system.
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