In 2025, the humanoid robot field is expected to experience explosive growth—from the exposure of Tesla’s Optimus mass production plan, to the “Tiangong” robot completing outdoor complex terrain climbing tests, and the global first robot marathon event gaining popularity. Every step, turn, and balance adjustment on the track relies on the capabilities of the motion control system.
These landmark events reveal a common trend: 2025 has become the critical point for humanoid robots to transition from technology validation to large-scale production, where the real-time performance and precision of motion control will be the decisive factor for industry breakthroughs.
As the “brain” of the robot (the motion control hub), the performance of the embedded core board directly affects the robot’s flexibility, stability, and cost competitiveness. Based on the new generation flagship domestic chip RK3588 and RK3588S processors, Little Wei Intelligent has developed the CM3588 series core board, which, with its high performance, low power consumption, and industrial-grade reliability, has become a “star solution” in the field of motion control for humanoid robots, quadruped robots, and other intelligent agents.
Why Choose the RK3588 Series as the Robot’s “Brain”?
Pain Points of X86 Solutions:
X86 industrial computers are large and have high power consumption (typical power consumption 35W+); real-time control relies on external FPGA, doubling system complexity; EtherCAT multi-axis control has communication delay bottlenecks.
Four Major Innovative Advantages of the CM3588 Series Core Board >>
Heterogeneous Computing Architecture
8-core heterogeneous CPU (A76+A55) + 3-core independent NPU (6TOPS computing power) enables parallel processing of algorithms, meeting high concurrency demands for SLAM navigation, dynamic obstacle avoidance, etc.
Real-time ResponseEquipped with a real-time Linux kernel (Linux 6.1), combined with dual Gigabit Ethernet ports for periodic synchronous control. The onboard hardware PWM (supporting 16 channels) directly drives servo motors, significantly reducing command latency compared to traditional solutions.
EtherCAT Multi-Master Architecture
Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports support 32-axis synchronous control. Measured data shows that in the diagonal gait of a quadruped robot, the foot trajectory tracking error achieves surgical robot-level precision, significantly reducing jitter issues during multi-joint coordinated movements.
Extreme Energy Efficiency Ratio
Full-load power consumption <8W vs X86 solutions 35W+; integrated NPU+GPU+real-time control, incorporating video encoding and decoding modules, reduces the complexity of peripheral circuits, significantly lowering BOM costs.
Three Major Breakthroughs in Robot Motion Control
Breakthrough 1: Heterogeneous Computing Empowers Dynamic Balance
- 6TOPS NPU real-time processing of IMU/force data
- Mali-G610 GPU accelerates SLAM mapping (8K@60fps decoding capability)
Breakthrough 2: Full Interface Expansion Capability
- 4xPCIe 3.0 for expanding LiDAR/3D cameras
- 4xMIPI CSI for connecting multiple vision sensors (supporting 48MP image processing)
Breakthrough 3: Industrial-Grade Reliability Assurance
- CM3588J can withstand -40℃ environmental temperature
- EMC protection: industrial-grade CPU, meeting industrial robot standards
- Industrial-grade communication capability: dual Gigabit EtherCAT master ports
2025 is seen as the year of mass production for humanoid robots,and at this critical juncture for humanoid robots to enter the consumer market, breakthroughs in motion control technology will directly determine the market landscape.Whether it is the extreme challenges of marathon tracks or the stringent demands of industrial scenarios,the CM3588 series core board canprovide high-quality solutions,meeting the demands for real-time motion control and complex algorithms..*Welcome to inquire about solution details
