The SCHURTER UHP high-current SMD fuse, which the company designed specifically for humanoid robots. | Source: SCHURTER
As humanoid robots evolve into more advanced, agile, and autonomous systems, these robots increasingly demand more compact, high-performance components. SCHURTER, a Swiss technology components provider, said it addresses this critical need with its UHP high-current SMD fuse.
The company said it built this UHP to protect the sophisticated battery systems and power electronics at the heart of humanoid robots. From robotic limbs with precise actuation to embedded AI processors requiring stable and safe power, the UHP fuse protects the primary circuit in demanding, space-constrained environments, claimed SCHURTER.
With its SMD design and ultra-compact footprint, the company claimed the UHP is ideal for high-density power architectures common in robotic platforms where reliability and miniaturization are non-negotiable.
SCHURTER UHP fuse promises reliability for robotics
As developers push the boundaries of motion control, edge computing, and mobile energy storage, the SCHURTER UHP fuse provides the protection backbone for high-efficiency battery packs, DC/DC converters, and motor controllers, enabling humanoid robots to operate safely, reliably, and longer in the field.
The UHP fuse is available in tape-and-reel packaging and is UL-listed and RoHS-compliant. The UHP and other SCHURTER products are supported through our franchised distributors.
Key features of the system include:
- Rated current up to 100 A
- Breaking capacity 2000A @ 80 VDC or 3000 A @ 63 VDC
- Safe tripping in 15s at twice the rated current
- High operating temperature range -55°C to +125°C
- Optimized for automated assembly, aligning with modern robot manufacturing processes
Humanoid market wants off-the-shelf parts
Humanoid robots have dominated conversations in robotics in recent years. Each month, more and more companies release their own versions, while other companies have started moving into commercial deployments.
Hyundai Motor Group has plans to purchase many Boston Dynamics’ Atlas humanoids in the coming years. In 2024, GXO officially deployed a “small fleet” of Digit humanoids from Agility Robotics at a Spanx facility in Georgia.
Later, Schaeffler AG made a minority investment in Agility and planned to buy Digit robots for use across its global plant network. These marked the first paid deployments for humanoid robots.
Figure AI is also shipping its Figure 02 system to its first paying customers. While Figure has not revealed the identity of its first customer, the company said BMW Group had tested Figure 02 for handling fitted sheet-metal parts on its automotive production line for two weeks in Spartanburg, S.C.
Underpinning all of these early deployments is one question: Will developers be able to scale humanoid manufacturing to keep up with large customer demand?
Currently, many humanoid robot developers make every component of their robots in-house. As these robots become more popular, component providers are beginning to catch up. Off-the-shelf components geared towards humanoid robots, like SCHURTER’s UHP, could ease the burden on manufacturers and enable them to produce robots at scale.
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