Our Services

Comprehensive embedded systems and robotics solutions

Professional Expertise

With over 20 years of experience in robotics and embedded systems, MicroRobo Systems brings deep expertise in autonomous control systems. Our background includes work on high-profile defense and intelligence projects, DARPA challenge programs, and commercial robotics applications.

We specialize in hard real-time systems and formally verified real-time operating systems, with particular focus on embedded systems for surface and airborne autonomous control platforms.

Core Services

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Embedded Systems Development

Custom embedded hardware and firmware design for mission-critical applications:

  • Hard real-time control systems
  • Formally verified RTOS implementation
  • Multi-processor architectures
  • Power management optimization
  • Safety-critical system design
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Autonomous Flight Control

Complete flight controller development and integration:

  • IMU-based attitude estimation
  • PID control loop optimization
  • GPS position hold and waypoint navigation
  • Sensor fusion (IMU, GPS, magnetometer, barometer)
  • Coordinate system transformations (NED, OpenGL)
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Telemetry & Ground Stations

Custom ground station software for real-time monitoring:

  • UBX binary protocol parsing
  • Real-time 3D visualization with OpenGL
  • GPS coordinate tracking and display
  • Artificial horizon and attitude indicators
  • Telemetry logging and analysis
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Control Interfaces

Advanced human-machine interfaces for robotics:

  • Multi-degree-of-freedom controllers
  • Haptic feedback systems
  • Intuitive operator interfaces
  • Custom input device design
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Sensor Integration

Multi-sensor system design and integration:

  • IMU calibration and fusion (ICM-20948, HMC5883L)
  • GPS integration (U-Blox, NEO-M8N)
  • Barometric altitude sensing (MS5611)
  • Time-of-flight 3D imaging
  • Multi-spectral camera systems
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Computer Vision & AI

AI-enabled perception and decision making:

  • Object detection and tracking
  • Stereo vision and depth perception
  • Real-time image processing
  • Machine learning model deployment
  • Edge AI optimization

Featured Projects

🎥 Multi-Axis Gimbal System

State-of-the-Art Stabilized Imaging Platform

Development of an advanced multi-axis gimbal system designed for demanding marine and tactical applications.

Key Features

  • Six-axis stabilization with no gimbal lock
  • 360° continuous pan rotation
  • Tilt range: +90° to -120°
  • 100°/sec slew rate with 600°/sec² acceleration
  • Distributed multi-processor control architecture

Sensor Suite

  • Stereo GMSL2 cameras for depth perception
  • Time-of-Flight 3D imaging sensors
  • 360° wide-angle situational awareness cameras
  • Multi-spectral imaging capability
  • High-performance IMU for stabilization

Applications

  • Maritime surveillance and navigation
  • Search and rescue operations
  • Wildlife observation
  • Object tracking and detection

🔄 Advanced Gyro Control System

High-Performance IMU-Based Flight Control

Custom flight controller firmware for autonomous drones with advanced sensor fusion and control algorithms.

Technical Highlights

  • Teensy-based flight controller with ICM-20948 9-DOF IMU
  • Real-time attitude hold and position control
  • Advanced PID controller optimization
  • Sensor fusion: IMU, magnetometer, GPS, barometer
  • NED to OpenGL coordinate transformations

Control Capabilities

  • Attitude stabilization (roll, pitch, yaw)
  • GPS waypoint navigation
  • Altitude hold with barometric sensor
  • Magnetic heading compensation
  • Drift correction and bias estimation

💻 GPS Gimbal Tracker & Ground Station

Real-Time 3D Telemetry Visualization

Comprehensive ground station software with GPS gimbal tracking and 3D OpenGL visualization for airborne telemetry monitoring.

Key Features

  • Real-time GPS coordinate parsing (UBX binary protocol)
  • Servo-controlled gimbal for aircraft tracking
  • 3D OpenGL visualization with attitude display
  • PyQt5-based dockable interface panels
  • Barometric altitude integration

Visualization Components

  • Artificial horizon with roll/pitch indicators
  • 3D aircraft model with real-time position
  • GPS coordinate tracking and mapping
  • Telemetry data logging and playback
  • Coordinate system debugging tools

Integration

  • U-Blox SAM-M10Q GPS receiver interface
  • Serial communication with aircraft telemetry
  • Python/PyQt5/OpenGL implementation

🏆 Defense & Research Programs

High-Profile Government & Intelligence Projects

Extensive experience with defense, intelligence, and DARPA research programs.

Notable Projects

  • Tomahawk Robotics Mimic Controller: 9-DOF handheld 3D drone controller field-tested by intelligence services
  • DARPA Lift Challenge: Application preparation for autonomous manipulation programs
  • Contineo DCEEF: PCB design for Dexterous Conformal End Effector system
  • Los Angeles Metro Green Line: Train control system engineering

Expertise Areas

  • Mission-critical control systems
  • Safety-certified embedded systems
  • Multi-agent coordination
  • Advanced manipulation and control

Technologies & Platforms

Hardware Platforms

  • Teensy / ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers
  • NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin / Xavier
  • Qualcomm Robotics RB5/RB6
  • Custom PCB design and fabrication
  • MAXON brushless motor systems

Software & Tools

  • C/C++ embedded firmware development
  • Python for ground station and data processing
  • PyQt5 / OpenGL for visualization
  • Real-time operating systems (RTOS)
  • Version control and CI/CD pipelines

Sensors & Interfaces

  • IMU: ICM-20948, HMC5883L magnetometer
  • GPS: U-Blox SAM-M10Q, NEO-M8N
  • Cameras: GMSL2, MIPI CSI-2 interfaces
  • Time-of-Flight: Sony IMX556, e-con DepthVista
  • CAN Bus, RS-485/422/232, Ethernet

Let's Build Something Amazing

Whether you need embedded systems development, autonomous control solutions, or advanced robotics integration, we have the expertise to bring your vision to life.

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