STMicroelectronics Unveils All-in-One Vision Module for Humanoid Robots with NVIDIA
STMicroelectronics and Leopard Imaging have introduced a multimodal all-in-one vision module for humanoid robotic systems and other advanced robotic systems. This module incorporates ST's image sensors and natively integrates with NVIDIA Jetson and NVIDIA Isaac robotic development platforms.
Comprehensive Vision Solution for Robotics
STMicroelectronics and Leopard Imaging have introduced a multimodal all-in-one vision module that combines ST's image sensors, 3D scene mapping, and motion detection with NVIDIA Holoscan Sensor Bridge technology. The module natively integrates with NVIDIA's open robotic development platforms, Jetson and Isaac, simplifying and accelerating the design of vision systems while adhering to the size, weight, and power consumption constraints of humanoid robots. This announcement was made on March 16, 2026.
Advanced Components Integrated
The vision module incorporates several components from ST. For vision-based detection, it features the automotive-grade 5.1-megapixel RGB-infrared (RGB-IR) image sensor ST VB1940, which supports both global and rolling shutter modes. ST also offers a consumer and industrial version, the V943, available in monochrome or RGB-IR. For motion detection, the 6-axis inertial measurement unit LSM6DSV16X includes ST's machine learning core for onboard AI. For 3D depth detection, the all-in-one dToF LiDAR module VL53L9CX provides 3D depth sensing up to 9 meters with a resolution of 54 x 42 zones (nearly 2,300 zones) and a wide field of view of 55°x42°, achieving measurements up to 100 frames per second.
Seamless Integration with NVIDIA Platforms
The module integrates with NVIDIA Jetson via Ethernet for real-time sensor data ingestion and with the open robotic development platform NVIDIA Isaac, which offers open AI models, simulation frameworks, and libraries for developers. The new module includes a build system and application programming interfaces (APIs), AI algorithms specifically designed for mobile robots, sample applications, domain randomization, and a simulation environment containing sensor models. ST continues to integrate its sensors, drivers, actuators, controllers, and development tools into the NVIDIA robotic ecosystem as a key partner in robotics and embedded AI.
