Renesas has introduced a cutting-edge reference design for robotic lawn mowers, featuring remote control capabilities, theft protection mechanisms, and a focus on low power consumption to ensure extended battery life. This innovative design caters to homeowners with expansive yards, high landscaping expenses, or limited time for yard work.
By incorporating remote control functionality, users can conveniently operate the robotic mower from a distance, allowing for effortless lawn maintenance without the need for manual intervention. The integration of theft protection features adds an extra layer of security, giving homeowners peace of mind regarding the safety of their investment.
Moreover, the emphasis on low power consumption contributes to prolonged battery life, enabling the robotic mower to cover larger areas on a single charge. This not only enhances the efficiency of lawn maintenance but also reduces operational costs associated with frequent recharging.
Overall, Renesas' comprehensive robotic mower reference design offers a holistic solution for homeowners seeking to streamline yard upkeep, save time, and minimize landscaping expenses. With all essential components provided by Renesas, users can easily assemble a high-performance robotic lawn mower tailored to their specific needs.
Single IC for BLDC motor control with integrated analog front-end (AFE)
Rich battery management system (BMS) for an up to 8 cell Li-ion battery with reliable safety features for cell balancing and protection
Efficient battery charging in CV/CC profile
Low power consumption for longer battery life
Rain detection using weatherproof humidity sensor and capacitive touch sensing unit (CTSU) for returning to docking station for safe operation
Collision detection using time-of-flight (ToF) sensors and lift/tilt detection using 6-axis IMU for stopping the blades, ensuring enhanced safety
Docking station with integrated electronic fencing using perimeter wire and charging status monitoring
Remote control and theft protection alarm using wireless/GPS connectivity
ISL94202 battery pack monitor
Standalone 3- to 8-cell Li-ion battery pack monitor
ISL81401A buck-boost controller
40 V unidirectional 4-switch synchronous buck-boost controller
HS3101 humidity sensor
Relative humidity and temperature sensor with membrane
ISL85410 buck regulator
Wide VIN 1 A synchronous buck regulator
ISL80410 LDO
40 V, low quiescent current, 150 mA linear regulator
AT45DQ161 memory
16-Mbit SPI Flash memory with dual-I/O and quad-I/O support, 2.3 V minimum
R7FA4M1 microcontroller
32-bit MCU with 48 MHz Arm® Cortex®-M4 and LCD controller and capacitive touch for human-machine interface (HMI)
RL78/G12 microcontroller
Compact, low power microcontrollers for general purpose applications
RAJ306001 motor control
30 V motor control IC with built-in 16-bit MCU (RL78/G1F)
ISL28191 operational amplifier (op amp)
Single supply ultra-low-noise, low distortion rail-to-rail output, op amp
ISL28214 op amp
Dual general purpose micropower, RRIO op amps
ISL29501 proximity sensor
ToF signal processing IC
Robotic lawn mowers
Autonomous mobile solutions for yards, homes, and warehouses
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