Allegro MicroSystems Expands Robotics Power Portfolio
The company introduced new power management and sensing hardware designed for autonomous humanoid robots.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Robotics
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Allegro MicroSystems has launched a new portfolio of power management and sensing solutions designed to support 48V architectures in humanoid robots. These components aim to optimize performance and weight for developers like Sarcomere Dynamics.
Why it matters
Humanoid robot designs require 48V power systems to reduce cabling weight and minimize resistive losses. These new solutions help engineers manage tight tolerances and enable fluid motion in autonomous systems.
The A81481 PMIC supports 48V power architectures in a 6x6 mm package, while the CT310 TMR sensor measures 2x2 mm. These components allow for a 50% reduction in system footprint and total bill of materials costs.
The players
Allegro MicroSystems
This Manchester, New Hampshire-based company designs and manufactures power and sensing semiconductor technology for motion control.
Sarcomere Dynamics
This engineering firm specializes in the development of advanced robotic hardware and grippers.
The details
The A81481 power management IC eliminates the need for external pre-regulators by drawing power directly from a 48V bus. Additionally, new inductive position sensors and Hall-effect sensors utilize stray-field immunity to operate without supplemental shielding.
Timeline
Allegro MicroSystems announced the new robotics portfolio on October 20, 2026.
The technology will be showcased at electronica 2026 in November 2026.
The Tech Race
This launch reflects a broader industry transition toward 48V power architectures as the new standard for complex, autonomous humanoid robots. By reducing cabling weight and resistive losses, these components position Allegro as a key provider in the robotics arms race.
Engineers and developers can utilize these smaller, integrated components to reduce the weight and cost of future robotic systems. This shift facilitates the development of more capable autonomous machines by simplifying power delivery and sensing requirements.
The takeaway
These components provide the high-density power and precise sensing required to push humanoid robotics toward greater autonomy and efficiency. Manufacturers prioritizing compact, high-voltage solutions are effectively reducing the complexity of next-generation robotic hardware.
Further reading
For more on industry hardware trends, see the Robotics section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Manila times.
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