Robotics Reference Platform Based on NVIDIA's Jetson Orin Nano

Reference Platform Robotics Reference Platform Based on NVIDIA's Jetson Orin Nano

2026-06-22 From Margit Kuther 2 min Reading Time

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Arrow and Einfochips, in collaboration with STMicroelectronics, are introducing a reference platform for industrial autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). The platform is designed to shorten the process from concept to deployment of professional service robots.

Autonomous mobile robotics applications: quickly developed using the robotics reference platform from Arrow and STMicroelectronics.(Image: Arrow ST) — Autonomous mobile robotics applications: quickly developed using the robotics reference platform from Arrow and STMicroelectronics.
(Image: Arrow ST)

Autonomous mobile robots are rapidly transforming factories, laboratories, warehouses, and logistics centers. These robots must be able to navigate safely in dynamic environments, enable precise indoor positioning, feature efficient energy management as well as advanced sensor and AI capabilities, and at the same time meet high standards for reliability and time-to-market.

Many original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and system integrators in the robotics industry face challenges when it comes to the assembly, validation, and industrialization of these complex subsystems.

To address these challenges, Arrow and Einfochips have partnered with ST to develop a fully functional AMR kit based on a complete bill of materials from ST and integrated with a compute platform based on NVIDIA’s Jetson Orin Nano, as well as NVIDIA’s ROS 2 software stack. Arrow and Einfochips contribute their Rover mechanical platform and expertise in system integration, while ST provides a comprehensive portfolio of industrial components and reference designs.

Features of the AMR Reference Kit

Rugged energy and battery management for 24-V operation, with a pre-validated transition to 48-V architectures

An STM32-based real-time controller board that acts as an interface between the Nvidia platform and the robot's sensors and actuators

Advanced motion control, including dual BLDC motor drives based on STSPIN32 and STDRIVE components for precise and smooth navigation

Sensor technology for perception and safety using ST's MEMS IMUs, magnetometers, and environmental sensors, supplemented by lidar and image processing data for SLAM-based mapping and navigation

Integration of industrial ROS 2 software that enables mapping, localization, and autonomous navigation using standard tools such as Cartographer, NAV2, and RViz ROS 2

The new platform offers a robust, pre-tested system design that significantly reduces development risks, integration effort, and time to market. Robot manufacturers and system integrators can build upon a fully functional, realistic AMR—including the chassis, electronics, and software—and then leverage the engineering services of Arrow and eInfochips to customize mechanics, functionality, and cost-optimized designs, while ST provides a comprehensive bill of materials solution with long-term product support.

This collaboration enables the AMR ecosystem to move more quickly from prototype to production and helps customers deliver safer, smarter, and more efficient mobile robots for industrial and commercial environments worldwide. (mk)

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