Industrial Robotics

Powering Robotics from Factory Floors to Next- Gen Automation

Industrial robotics is reshaping modern manufacturing as companies accelerate automation, adopt Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technologies, and respond to persistent labor shortages. Lower operating costs, more accessible entry points, and advances in multifunctional, multi-axis, and collaborative robots are extending these capabilities to manufacturers of all sizes. TE Connectivity supports this growth with global leadership in robotic connectivity, deep application expertise, and a customer-focused approach to delivering practical solutions.

  • Industrial Robotics
  • Warehouse Automation
  • Humanoid Robotics

Industrial Robotics - Cobots, Robotic Arms, Manufacturing

What it is: Robots used to build, assemble, and manufacture in factory environments.

Key message: Industrial robots demand reliable, high-performance connectivity to handle precision motion, control, and real-time data in harsh environments.

What TE enables:

  • High-speed data transmission for control systems and machine communication
  • Rugged connectors that withstand vibration, EMI, dust, and temperature extremes
  • Miniaturized solutions for compact robotic arms and control panels

Typical subsystems supported:

  • Robot arm and end-of-arm tooling
  • Controllers and control cabinets
  • Motor feedback and motion systems
  • Industrial Robotics
  • Cobots, robotic arms, machine tending, factory automation

Applications:

Articulated robot arm

Articulated robot arm

Cobot

Cobot

Controller/TPU

Controller and TPU

End of arm tool

End of arm tool

SCARA

SCARA

Warehouse Automation (AGVs, AMRs, Forklifts)

What it is: Robotics that move goods such as autonomous mobile robots, forklifts, conveyors, and storage systems.

Key message: Warehouse robotics rely on continuous power and data flow to keep operations running without interruption.

What TE enables:

  • Reliable connectivity for motors, drives, and vehicle wiring
  • Battery, charging, and power distribution solutions for mobile platforms
  • High-speed communication for navigation, AI, and real-time decision making

Why it matters: Even brief connection failures can impact production, and TE helps ensure uptime, safety, and efficiency across the warehouse.

Applications:

Shuttles

Shuttles

Forklifts

Forklifts

AMR/AGV

AMR/AGV

Humanoid Robotics (Humanoids)

What it is: Humanoid robots are human-inspired machines designed to perform tasks in manufacturing, warehousing, healthcare, and service environments. By combining AI, advanced sensing, mobility, and automation, they can work alongside people and adapt to dynamic environments.

Key message: Humanoid robotics is the next frontier of automation, helping address labor shortages, improve productivity, and enable safer, more efficient operations. As adoption grows, reliable connectivity, sensing, and power solutions become critical to robot performance.

What TE enables:

  • Reliable power distribution throughout the robot
  • High-speed data connectivity for sensors, cameras, and AI systems
  • Robust signal and power transmission in high-motion applications
  • Advanced sensing solutions for position, motion, and environmental awareness
  • Compact, lightweight interconnects that support space-constrained designs
  • Rugged connectivity solutions built for demanding operating environments

Market context: Humanoid robotics is a rapidly growing market that combines AI, automation, and human-like mobility to perform complex tasks. As adoption expands across industrial and commercial applications, demand for reliable connectivity, sensing, and power solutions continues to increase.

Applications:

Full body

Full body

Dextrous hand

Dextrous hand

Head and Sensors

Head and Sensors