Humanoid Robot Kit Integrates AI and Functional Safety

NEXCOM has introduced a humanoid robot builder kit based on the NVIDIA IGX Thor platform, integrating AI computing, motion control, and functional safety into a single development environment. The system is designed to reduce integration complexity and accelerate time-to-market for humanoid robots across industrial and emerging service applications.

High-Performance AI for Robotics Platforms
The platform, designated MARS400 T20, is built on NVIDIA’s IGX Thor architecture and leverages Blackwell-based computing capabilities. It supports up to 5,581 FP4 TFLOPS when combined with RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell Max-Q hardware, enabling real-time processing for perception, decision-making, and motion control.

Such computational capacity is essential for embodied AI systems, where robots must interpret sensor data and respond dynamically to real-world environments. The platform supports high-speed communication interfaces, including 5G and Wi-Fi, facilitating integration within connected robotic systems.

Integrated Motion Control and Functional Safety
A central feature of the system is the integration of NEXCOM’s proprietary real-time motion control and functional safety framework. The platform incorporates safety mechanisms aligned with EN 61508 and EN ISO 13849-1 standards, addressing requirements for safe operation in collaborative and autonomous robotics.

NEXCOM’s safety architecture combines “brain and cerebellum” control concepts, linking high-level AI decision-making with low-latency motion execution. This approach enables coordinated, human-like movement while maintaining operational safety and system stability.

The company has also obtained TÜV Rheinland certification for its robotic functional safety solutions, supporting deployment in applications such as autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), quadruped robots, and humanoid systems.

Addressing Integration Complexity in Humanoid Robotics
Developing humanoid robots requires coordination across multiple domains, including AI computing, communication networks, thermal management, and mechanical design. Traditionally, integrating these subsystems involves extensive tuning and validation, which can delay development timelines.

The builder kit addresses this challenge through a modular architecture that combines hardware and software components into a unified platform. This reduces the need for custom integration and allows developers to focus on application-level functionality rather than system-level engineering.

Engineering Support and System-Level Services
In addition to hardware, NEXCOM provides consultancy services covering wiring design, thermal optimization, motion communication, and AI vision integration. These services aim to support robot OEMs in building systems that meet both performance and safety requirements.

The inclusion of cybersecurity measures alongside functional safety reflects the increasing importance of secure operation in connected robotic systems, particularly in environments where robots interact directly with humans.

Edited by Romila DSilva, Induportals editor, with AI assistance.