MEMSIC Attends the 39th “We‑Speak
‑MEMS” Seminar: Unlocking Sensor Application Insights for Robotics

As the global robotics industry undergoes a sensing revolution, who can equip machines with “human‑like senses”?

At the 39th “We‑Speak‑MEMS” MEMS Technology Summit held on April 11, 2025, MEMSIC delivered an in‑depth technical presentation to answer this question, unlocking key insights into sensor applications for the robotics sector.

During the seminar, MEMSIC elaborated on the technical merits of its 3D AMR geomagnetic sensor, 6‑axis IMU and other product lines. It also dove into real‑world MEMS sensor use‑cases in robotics, delivering valuable industry insights to the audience.

In recent years, driven by rapid advances in robotics technologies, sensors have played an increasingly critical role.

Sensors act as the “senses” of robotic systems. Their performance directly determines robots’ intelligence and functional capabilities. Technical performance of sensors is especially vital for scenarios requiring precise motion control.

Boasting a broad portfolio of high‑performance MEMS sensors, MEMSIC enables extensive, in‑depth deployments across robotics applications. MEMSIC’s 3D AMR geomagnetic sensor features high precision, low noise and strong anti‑interference capability, and performs critical functions in core links such as navigation & positioning, motion control and environment perception. The geomagnetic sensor measures three‑axis components of Earth’s magnetic field to deliver geomagnetic data that supports robot navigation and positioning. Particularly in indoor settings where GPS signals are unavailable, geomagnetic navigation serves as an effective auxiliary positioning solution. For instance, warehouse robots leverage magnetic sensors together with map data to plan routes and locate goods accurately inside warehouses.

MEMSIC’s 6‑axis IMU combines strengths of accelerometers and gyroscopes to deliver comprehensive, accurate motion and attitude data, demonstrating outstanding performance for robot navigation, attitude control and motion capture.

For complex robotic tasks such as jumping or tumbling, the 6‑axis IMU feeds real‑time attitude and motion‑state feedback, enabling robots to execute sophisticated movements with accuracy and stability.

Robots demand precise position detection and control, notably for joint actuation, navigation and attitude adjustment. MEMSIC’s magnetic encoders deliver high precision and reliability for angular‑position measurement within rotary joints and dexterous‑hand joints. As an alternative to conventional optical encoders, they excel in compact form‑factor, pollution resistance and vibration immunity. Ongoing R&D in magnetic encoder sensors at MEMSIC is advancing robotics toward higher precision and greater adaptability.

As a leading Chinese MEMS sensor enterprise, MEMSIC draws on profound expertise in magnetic and inertial motion‑sensing technologies. It deeply integrates magnetic‑encoder technology with industrial‑robot scenarios to build next‑generation intelligent‑sensing solutions.

As an IDM‑model MEMS sensor supplier, MEMSIC’s core competencies in testing and wafer manufacturing underpin the high performance and reliability of its products.

Looking ahead, with the deep integration of AI and IoT technologies, MEMS sensors will take on even greater importance in robotics and propel robotics technology to new heights.