Allegro MicroSystems Vacuum Robots
Allegro MicroSystems Vacuum Robots enable quiet, more efficient cleaning with advanced motor drivers and sensors that enhance navigation, suction, and runtime in robotic vacuum cleaners. These robots extend cleaning cycles and reduce the frequency of docking by utilizing sensors that operate with minimal current draw. The vacuum robots eliminate wear and tear associated with mechanical switches and are immune to dust and debris common in vacuum environments. These robots simplify PCB design and reduce Bill-Of-Materials (BOM) by integrating protection and control logic into a single package. The vacuum robots support a variety of magnet strengths and mechanical tolerances, simplifying the assembly and manufacturing process.
The vacuum robots provide critical safety and hardware protection for batteries and motors during stall or fault conditions. These robots eliminate the need for complex motor control software, enabling rapid tuning of suction and brush motors. Typical applications include residential homes, commercial spaces, and specialized cleaning tasks.
Features
- Extends cleaning cycles and reduces the frequency of docking by utilizing sensors that operate with minimal current draw
- Minimizes acoustic noise and vibration, fulfilling consumer demand for a "quiet" home environment without losing suction power
- Eliminates wear and tear associated with mechanical switches; immune to dust and debris common in vacuum environments
- Simplifies PCB design and reduces Bill-Of-Materials (BOM) by integrating protection and control logic into a single package
- Allows for a variety of magnet strengths and mechanical tolerances, simplifying the assembly and manufacturing process
- Provides critical safety and hardware protection for batteries and motors during stall or fault conditions
- Eliminates the need for complex software development for motor control, allowing for rapid tuning of suction and brush motors
- Small footprints (2mm x 2mm) enable smaller, more agile robots with more internal volume for batteries and dust bins
Applications
- Residential homes:
- Carpets
- Hardwood floors
- Tiles
- Other surfaces
- Commercial spaces:
- Offices
- Hotels
- Retail stores
- Specialized cleaning tasks:
- Window cleaning robots
- Pool cleaning robots
