The robotics industry is advancing at a rapid pace—blending mechatronics, machine vision, and artificial intelligence to create autonomous, intelligent machines. Whether it’s an autonomous mobile robot (AMR), a collaborative robotic arm, or a vision-based inspection unit, all of them demand compact, powerful, and efficient embedded computing.

At Calixto Systems, we’ve developed production-ready SoMs based on Renesas RZ/G2L and RZ/V2L processors, built specifically for performance-hungry, real-time robotics applications at the edge.

Overview of Renesas RZ/G2L and RZ/V2L Processors

RZ/G2L – Multimedia and Edge Interface Workhorse

• Dual ARM Cortex-A55 @ 1.2GHz + Cortex-M33

• Integrated GPU (Arm Mali-G31) for UI and graphics

• Rich connectivity: USB 3.0, Gigabit Ethernet, CAN, I2C, SPI

• Targeted for HMI panels, robotics gateways, and general-purpose robotics controllers

RZ/V2L – Vision-Centric and AI-Ready

• Dual Cortex-A55 @ 1.2GHz + Cortex-M33

• Includes DRP-AI (Dedicated AI accelerator for edge inference)

• Supports real-time object detection and recognition with ultra-low power

• Ideal for vision-based robotics, edge AI cameras, and smart inspection units

Both processors offer industrial-grade temperature support, long-term availability, and are Linux-ready with a robust Renesas BSP.

Calixto’s SoM Architecture

Our RZ/G2L and RZ/V2L SoMs are designed for plug-and-play integration into robotic systems. Key features include:

• Pre-validated CPU, DDR4 RAM, eMMC Flash, PMIC

• Compact form factor optimized for space-limited designs

• High-speed connectors to custom carrier boards

• Extended temperature and vibration tolerance

• Support for Yocto Linux with AI/vision libraries (for V2L)

We also offer reference carrier boards, custom board design support, and in-house small volume manufacturing to accelerate your product journey.

Use Cases in the Robotics Domain

Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)

Calixto’s RZ/G2L SoMs can serve as the main control unit for AMRs—managing:

• Sensor fusion (IMU, LiDAR, ultrasonic)

• Wireless communication (Wi-Fi, BLE, 4G)

• HMI displays for configuration and diagnostics

• Motor and powertrain control via GPIO, UART, CAN

Vision-Based Robotic Arms and Inspection Systems

Using RZ/V2L’s built-in DRP-AI, developers can deploy lightweight inference models directly at the edge—enabling:

• Real-time object recognition

• Defect detection in manufacturing

• Pick-and-place vision guidance

• Human–robot collaboration with safety zones

Smart Grippers and End-Effectors

Miniature AI processing on RZ/V2L SoMs allows embedded intelligence inside robotic end-effectors:

• Texture recognition

• Pressure pattern mapping

• Adaptive gripping based on object classification

Robotics HMI and Control Consoles

RZ/G2L with GPU support can drive intuitive touchscreen interfaces for:

• Teaching pendants

• Industrial robot configuration units

• Monitoring dashboards for safety and diagnostics

AI Edge Nodes in Multi-Robot Systems

Use RZ/V2L SoMs to offload image recognition tasks from a central controller—allowing scalable, distributed processing for swarm robotics or collaborative robotic cells.

Why Choose Calixto’s SoMs for Robotics?

• Modular Platform: Easy integration and scalable performance across product variants
• Custom Carrier Design: Tailor your I/O and mechanical layout for your robot
• AI-Ready: DRP-AI acceleration enables ML workloads without external GPUs
• Efficient Edge Computing: Low power with high performance—ideal for mobile, battery-powered systems
• Design to Scale: In-house support for prototyping, customization, and low-volume production
• Long-Term Support: Industrial components with 10+ year lifecycle commitment

Developer-Friendly Features

• Ready-to-use Linux BSP (Yocto) with camera, AI, and display support

• DRP-AI model toolchain and sample projects from Renesas

• Support for TensorFlow Lite, OpenCV, GStreamer, and CAN utilities

• Secure boot and OTA support for maintainability

Conclusion

Robotics requires more than just compute—it demands efficient edge intelligence, industrial reliability, and system flexibility. Calixto’s RZ/G2L and RZ/V2L-based SoMs bring all of that into a compact, production-ready solution for robotic OEMs and innovators.