WHERE AI MEETS AUTOMATION
Robotics is transforming the way we live and work. In today’s fast-paced industrial landscape, robots
are not only enhancing productivity — they’re also reshaping how tasks are performed across factories,
warehouses, and logistics hubs.
Join Avnet Silica and its leading technology partners as we explore the key drivers of this revolution:
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Humanoid robotics
• Sustainability and energy efficiency
• Labor shortages and automation demand
Discover how various forms of AI — from generative to analytical to physical — are enabling robots to adapt,
learn, and operate in increasingly complex environments. While humanoid robots are gaining momentum
as general-purpose tools, many industrial players are actively exploring and testing their use in focused,
single-task applications.
We’ll showcase the latest advancements in:
• Collaborative and autonomous robotics
• AI-driven vision systems and real-time sensor fusion
• Edge computing and motion control
• Intelligent automation and seamless connectivity
Whether you’re an engineer, system architect, or innovation leader, this webinar will provide actionable
insights and real-world solutions that can elevate your robotics strategy. Stay until the end of each session
for a live Q&A — your opportunity to ask questions directly to the experts.
AGENDA
Day 1 – 21st May 2025
10:00 CET Intro (Avnet Silica)
10:05 CET Generative AI Meets Robotics (Avnet Silica)
10:55 CET Complete Robotics Solution using AMD FPGA, SoC, x86, and Software Innovations
(AMD)
13:30 CET Integrating Robots into Life: Core Technologies and Solutions (Renesas)
14:20 CET Future of Robotics: Solutions, Implementations and Technologies (onsemi)
15:10 CET Success Story: Functionally Safe Drive Technology Module for a Cobot (MESCO)
Day 2 – 22nd May 2025
09:30 CET Intro (Avnet Silica)
09:35 CET The Embedded Future of Robotics with TRIA
10:25 CET Smart Robotics with PolarFire FPGAs (Microchip)
11:15 CET Translating AI Language to Robotics: STMicroelectronics’ Approach to Smart
Industrials (STMicroelectronics)
13:30 CET The Monolithic Power Systems Approach to Humanoid Robot Design (MPS)
14:20 CET Simplifying Robotics Designs with NXP
15:10 CET Highly Efficient Motor Control for Robotics Design (Nexperia)
TOPICS
Day 1 – 21st May 2025
10:00 CET – Intro – Gabriel Meier
10:05 CET – Generative AI Meets Robotics (Avnet Silica) – Michaël Uyttersprot
This session explores the transformative role of Generative AI, focusing on the integration of Large Language Models (LLMs) in
robotic systems. Practical examples will show how LLMs and speech-to-speech technologies can enhance robot functionality and
responsiveness.
10:55 CET – Complete Robotics Solution using AMD FPGA, SoC, x86, and Software Innovations (AMD) – Jasvinder Khurana
This webinar delves into AMD’s holistic robotics offering, featuring FPGA, SoC, SOM, and x86 platforms. Learn how AMD technology
enables high-performance, energy-efficient robotics with real-time control and scalable AI integration.
13:30 CET – Integrating Robots into Life: Core Technologies and Solutions (Renesas) – Romina Amini and Arno Stock
Explore how Renesas supports robotics innovation through sensing, embedded AI, motor control, and HMI. The session will feature
live demos and practical insights into how robots can seamlessly support human life and work.
14:20 CET – Future of Robotics: Solutions, Implementations and Technologies (onsemi) – Bob Card
Discover how mobile robots use advanced sensor fusion, such as SLAM, to achieve autonomous navigation. We will explore
technologies including image sensors, drives, ultrasonics, and power systems across various market applications.
15:10 CET – Success Story: Functionally Safe Drive Technology Module for a Cobot (MESCO) – Peter Bernhardt
This session presents a success story of developing a safe drive module for cobots. The solution meets SIL3 and PL-e safety
standards and showcases technical design practices that ensure secure human-robot collaboration.
Day 2 – 22nd May 2025
09:30 CET – Intro (Avnet Silica) – Gabriel Meier
09:35 CET – The Embedded Future of Robotics with TRIA – Bevan Braude
This session explores how the latest embedded systems and AI technologies are shaping the future of robotics. Discover innovative
design approaches for next-generation robotic solutions.
10:25 CET – Smart Robotics with PolarFire FPGAs (Microchip) – Brian Colgan
Learn how PolarFire FPGAs address key robotics challenges with power efficiency and real-time capabilities. This session highlights
how these technologies enable smarter, more reliable robotic systems.
11:15 CET – Translating AI Language to Robotics: STMicroelectronics’ Approach to Smart Industrials (STMicroelectronics) – Allan
Lagasca
Discover how STMicroelectronics bridges AI and robotics using sensors, actuators, and microcontrollers. Real-world examples will
show how AI is translated into automation language for industrial applications.
13:30 CET – The Monolithic Power Systems Approach to Humanoid Robot Design (MPS) – Saraswathi Geetharadha and Pournima
Shinde
Explore how Monolithic Power Systems provides compact, energy-efficient power solutions for humanoid robots. The session
highlights the role of power in achieving high-performance robotics.
14:20 CET – Simplifying Robotics Designs with NXP – Rodrigue Simonneau
Learn how NXP supports robotics innovation with processors, AI-ready SoCs, and industrial protocols. The session will show how
these technologies simplify robotics design across sectors.
15:10 CET – Highly Efficient Motor Control for Robotics Design (Nexperia) – Davide De Marco
This session focuses on Nexperia’s solutions for motor control in robotics. We’ll also discuss the transition to GaN technology, which
offers better efficiency, smaller size, and faster switching.
