STMicroelectronics showcased what their STM32MP2 microprocessors are capable of at their electronica India 2025 booth. Visitors could play a game of tic-tac-toe with a robotic arm. The demonstration clearly exhibited how the chips allow for AI-powered robotic applications without cloud connectivity. The robot could recognize colors and positions, and take strategic decisions based on that. "So all in all, this becomes a very powerful integration of handling your AI, handling your robotics or motor controls, real-time applications, as well as the HMI. So that way we have also tried to put these three elements together...," explained Vinay Thapliyal, who leads the company’s technical marketing for South Asia & India.
The STM32MP2 integrates multiple processing components in a single package. It is powered by an ARM Cortex-A35 dual-core processor and has dedicated coprocessors that handle real-time applications like robotic control systems and IoT sensors. Its Neural Processing Array can deliver up to 1.35 TOPS (tera operations per second), while the processor offers support for rich human-machine interfaces. Target markets include smart cities, smart homes, and EV infrastructure. Across these markets, AI features of the chip enable object detection, background recognition, and people counting.
According to STMicroelectronics’ product documentation, the processor is designed to support Industry 4.0 applications and can operate in junction temperature ranges from -40°C to 125°C, making it suitable for harsh environments. The company provides development tools, including the ST Edge AI Core desktop tool and the ST Edge AI Developer Cloud online tool for AI model development. Going beyond the robot demonstration at the booth, the series includes 3D GPU acceleration, multiple Ethernet ports, and enhanced security features.
