Synapticon POSITRON: FUNCTIoNAL SAFETY FOR AI-BASED RObotICS AND MACHINES 

Synapticon's POSITRON platform revolutionizes industrial safety by advancing the functional safety of AI-driven robots and machines. It combines state-of-the-art hardware and software solutions to ensure reliable and robust safety functions that meet the highest industrial standards.

Whether you are working on advanced robotics, industrial automation or AI-driven machines, Synapticon's POSITRON ensures a fail-safe and reliable environment without compromising performance.

Comprehensive functional safety:

POSITRON is certified to SIL2 PLd (INTEL) and SIL3 PLe (ARM) standards and integrates Motion Safety, Human Detection and Behavioral Safety in one device to prevent both risks from intentional movements (e.g. deliberate injury of people by the robot) and unintentional hazards (accidental injury by the robot).

POSITRON SAFE MOTION

The revolution in industrial safety control systems

Previous safety control systems quickly reach their limits in complex applications. The systems currently available on the market offer a maximum of safe motion monitoring for less than 10 degrees of freedom (DoF), safe forward kinematics for up to 6 DoF (single instance). But we go a decisive step further!
  • Safe movement monitoring for more than 50 degrees of freedom (DoF)
  • Safe inverse kinematics for up to 7 DoF (multi-instance)
  • Maximum performance for highly complex robotics and automation systems
  • Hardware + software pre-certified to SIL2 PLd (Intel) / SIL3 PLe (ARM)
Synapticon POSITRON Safe Motion - new standards for industrial safety controllers

Synapticon Safe Motion is significantly more powerful than previous solutions and offers more degrees of freedom for maximum flexibility. At the same time, it meets the highest safety standards and is certified according to the strictest standards. Take your machine control to the next level - with Synapticon POSITRON Safe Motion.

POSITRON SAFE HUMAN DETECTION

Intelligent human detection for maximum safety

In modern industrial environments, the safe separation of man and machine is crucial. Conventional safety solutions are often inflexible and reach their limits in dynamic scenarios.

With POSITRON SAFE HUMAN DETECTION, Synapticon goes far beyond this and combines certified safety monitoring with state-of-the-art, camera-based human detection - both AI-based and non-AI-based.

Synapticon enables a completely new dimension of safety in industrial automation. Through the intelligent combination of sensors and camera-based analysis, the system not only recognizes people and obstacles, but also reacts in real time with precise safety measures.
  • Maximum safety thanks to state-of-the-art technology
  • Real-time person recognition and tracking
  • Dynamic classification of objects for precise reactions
  • Automatic adjustment of compact safety zones
  • Immediate system reactions for maximum safety
  • Certification process according to SIL2 PLd in preparation
Synapticon enables a completely new dimension of safety in industrial automation. Thanks to the intelligent combination of sensors and camera-based analysis, the system not only detects people and obstacles, but also reacts in real time with precise safety measures.


POSITRON BEHAVIORAL SAFETY

  • Recognizes potential dangers - before they arise
  • Detection of critical situations in real time
  • Dynamic assessment of the risk situation
  • Classification into safe, critical or dangerous scenarios
  • Optimization for industrial applications without continuous learning
  • Contributes to practical safety - without certification, with planned certification for non-learning AI
Intelligent hazard assessment for safe human-robot interaction

Safety in human-machine interaction requires precise hazard assessment in real time. Conventional safety mechanisms are often inadequate when it comes to dynamic interactions.

With POSITRON BEHAVIORAL SAFETY, Synapticon uses multimodal AI models that have been pre-trained with comprehensive data and optimized specifically for the perspective of robots and complex manipulation scenarios.

Synapticon takes industrial safety to a new level by not only detecting human-robot interactions, but also analyzing them responsibly. The system makes data-based decisions, enabling a precise response to potential hazards.
With a focus on redundant systems and real-time monitoring, POSITRON offers unparalleled performance in safeguarding complex multi-axis robot systems.

ROBOT CONTROL & SAFETY ARCHITECTURE

This graphic illustrates the architecture and integration of POSITRON into the motion control stack of your application.
  • Robot software stack: This layer enables the integration of existing robot software, including VLMs, VLAs and ROS-based systems.
  • Motion Controller: The Motorcortex motion controllers from Synapticon or third-party motion controllers are integrated here, offering multi-axis motion control and a graphical user interface.
  • Safe movement: This level enables the monitoring and control of safe movements, including TCP/kinematics, movement/speed/force limitation.
  • Safe motion drives and sensors: This level includes safe motion drives (SOMANET) and sensors that provide safe motion functions (SLS, SLP, SLT, SOS) and safe process data.
  • AI security: This level includes functions for position monitoring, human detection and behavior monitoring.

POSITRON AI SAFETY

Hardware and software platform for safe person detection,
behavioral safety and high-performance motion safety.

POSITRON AI SAFETY HARDWARE

  • The most powerful safety-tested IPC on the market
  • Combines safe motion, human detection and behavioral safety in one device
  • 4x 1.9 GHz Intel Atom, up to 32GB RAM
  • Integrated Safety IO
  • Certified according to SIL2 PLd

Core specifications

FeaturesDescription
Functional SafetySIL2 HFT=0, PLd Cat.3 (TÜV Rheinland)
Processor4 x 1.9 GHz Intel Atom
Safety Digital I/O12 x dual channel digital inputs
4 x dual channel digital outputs
Communication4 x Ethernet (can also be configured as Safe Fieldbus)
2 x Serial Comm. (RS232, 422, 485)
Standard Fieldbus/ProtocolEtherCAT / FSoE Master/Slave
Safety Application SoftwareDevelopment platform for own safety applications for robotics OR safety application software for industrial / collaborative robotics (according to ISO 10218-1)

POSITRON SAFE MOTION

Hardware and software platform for high-performing motion safety

POSITRON SAFE MOTION HARDWARE

‍POSITRONSafe Motion - hardware and software platform for safe motion

‍POSITRON
Safe Motion is a hardware and software platform specially developed for high-performance motion monitoring. It offers an integrable solution with a focus on safety and flexibility.

Hardware:
‍The
platform is based on a lightweight and energy-efficient ARM architecture. The hardware has a modular design and consists of a CPU module and a carrier board, which enables a high degree of adaptability.

Software:
‍The
software components are designed to meet the requirements of safety-critical applications. The SIL3 system software forms the basis for the safe execution of motion monitoring functions.

Technical details

FeaturesDescription
Processors2x 800MHz ARM R52
Security I/O24 dual digital inputs, 16 dual digital outputs    
Ethernet4x (configurable for safe fieldbuses)
Serial communication2x (RS232, 422, 485)
FieldbusEtherCAT/FSOE Master/Slave
Optional security protocolsPROFISAFE, CIP Safety, CC-Link Safety
Safety certificationSIL3 HFT=1, PLe Cat.3 (TÜV Rheinland)
Hardware architectureModular design (CPU card + carrier), lightweight, energy-efficient ARM-based hardware
Please note that some details of the product are still under development. Certification of the basic hardware and software is planned by September 2025.

ANY QUESTIONS?

We're happy to advise you on our products or on the use of integrated motion technology in your application. Talk to us about your project at any stage of its development.
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