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Case study: Delivery robots

Lightweight and efficient power modules extend delivery routes and save space to carry more goods

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Customer’s challenge

Last-mile consumer delivery of groceries, take-out food and online consumer items is the mission-critical task of these autonomous robots. While payloads vary in size and weight, these robots typically have long run times and are typically powered by 48V to 100V batteries. Delivery robots are equipped with a variety of sensors, cameras, and GPS technology to navigate their surroundings safely and efficiently. These robots depend on batteries, which pose a challenge for their operational range. The key goals were:

  • Extend range and run time
  • Compact and lightweight solution to save space
  • Supporting a variety of point-of-load voltages
Delivery robots

The Vicor solution

Vicor high-performance power modules reduce space and weight on board, increasing space for sensors and navigation systems and enabling delivery robots to carry larger loads and objects. The high efficiency levels of Vicor power modules increase operating time allowing them to reach more distant destinations safely.

Key benefits

Key benefits

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Modular design supports flexible design requirements

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Compact high-density power modules optimize available design space

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High efficiency solution extends available battery life

Power delivery network

The DCM™ converter series fits the needs for this class with operation from 43 – 154V input. The DCM3623 enables a regulated 24 or 48V distribution from the battery for servo drives, other payloads and downstream converters. The DCM3623 provides 240W of power at 90% efficiency from a 36.38 x 22.8 x 7.26mm package. With a 24 – 48V rail established, ZVS buck or buck-boost regulators can typically be used to power lower voltage rails.

Vicor power delivery network for delivery robots
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DCM DC-DC 转换器


输入: 9 – 420V


输出: 3.3, 5, 12, 13.8, 15, 24, 28, 36, 48V


功率: 高达 1300W


效率: 高达 96%


尺寸:24.8 x 22.8 x 7.21 毫米


ZVS buck-boost regulator

ZVS Buck-Boost Regulator


Input: 8 – 60V


Output: 10 – 54V


Power: Up to 150W continuous power


Efficiency: Over 98%


10.5 x 14.5 x 3.05 mm


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ZVS Buck Regulator


Input: 12V (8 – 18V), 24V (8 – 42V), 48V (30 – 60V)


Output: 2.2 – 16V 


Current: up to 22A


Peak efficiency: up to 98%


As small as 10.0 x 10.0 x 2.56 mm  


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