Hardware Podcasts

Ep. 4 |The Future Is Coding: Experts from iRobot and STMicroelectronics

Moore's Lobby · 25 Jun 2020 · 43m · Episode 4

What this episode covers

Tim Saeger, Executive Vice President and Chief R&D Officer at iRobot, explains how the company integrates hardware and software, leveraging cell phone industry components and specialized software teams to manage complex robotics platforms like Roomba. Sean Newton, Microcontroller Applications Manager at STMicroelectronics, discusses the shift from analog to digital control in power supplies and motors, highlighting the role of STM32 microcontrollers and tools like MATLAB and MC Workbench. The episode emphasizes the necessity for hardware engineers to develop firmware proficiency, utilizing modern debugging tools and educational resources to bridge the gap between analog design and embedded software.

Most relevant to

large enterprises

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
iRobot, STMicroelectronics, Bose
Products
Roomba
Chips
STM32
Tools
MATLAB, MC Workbench
Also
Digiki, Mauser

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