Leading industrial sensor technology provider Movella and Advantech, a global leader in Industrial IoT, have joined forces to develop advanced solutions enhancing the reliability and safety of autonomous mobile robots (AMR) and automated guided vehicles (AGV) applications. This collaboration leverages Movella’s expertise in industrial-grade inertial sensor modules and Advantech’s proficiency in providing cutting-edge embedded solutions & design-in service.

Specifically, Movella’s inertial sensor module, powered by Xsens, is known for its precision and accuracy. This makes it an ideal choice for applications that demand exceptional performance and reliability. Meanwhile, Advantech’s AFE-R Series suits AMR and AGV applications as a dedicated controller ensuring a stable and reliable performance. Specifically, it integrates specialized features, such as I/O interfaces, power matching, seamless integration, and anti-interference functions.

By integrating Movella’s MTI Inertial Sensor Module into Advantech’s AFE-R series, customers can benefit from a one-stop solution that simplifies deployment, minimizes compatibility issues, and accelerates time-to-market.

Advantech and Movella are sampling this collaborative solution to markets worldwide starting in Q1 2024. Both companies aim for production shipments to follow in Q2. Mainly, this global reach ensures that customers in various regions can access the benefits of this solution. Also, they will experience the enhanced reliability and safety offered by the combined expertise of these two industry leaders.

Both companies have a strong track record of delivering high-quality solutions and a commitment to innovation. Thus, this collaboration represents a significant step forward in the advancement of technology for AMR and AGV applications.

Aaron Su, Vice President of Advantech Embedded-IoT Group commented, “We are excited to partner with Movella to advance technical integration for the AGV and AMR markets, delivering safer and more reliable solutions to our customers.”

Movella’s CEO, Ben Lee, added, “This collaboration between two industry leaders will help Advantech’s customers easily and quickly add safety and reliability to their Advantech-enabled AMR and AGV solutions.”