Use Cases

Every intelligent machine has a unique control challenge. We solve it.

From autonomous farm robots to surgical instruments — if your machine needs custom AI-native control electronics, we've built it.

Agricultural Robotics

Autonomy Across Rugged Terrain

Agricultural robots must navigate unstructured fields, coordinate with precision implements, and operate reliably in dust, moisture, and extreme temperatures. Each machine type — from autonomous weeders to robotic harvesters — requires a unique combination of real-time motor control, GPS-guided navigation, and computer vision for crop detection. The control system must handle all of this while meeting the ruggedization demands of all-weather outdoor deployment.

What TACTUN brings

  • Custom FPGA-based real-time control for precision implement actuation
  • NVIDIA Jetson integration for on-board crop detection and navigation AI
  • Weatherproof design with wide-range power input for field operation

Key Technical Requirements

RTK GPS, implement control, LiDAR/camera fusion, weatherproof enclosure, 12–48V power systems, CAN bus interfaces, fleet-scale cloud connectivity

Construction & Mining

Autonomous Heavy Equipment in Harsh Environments

Autonomous excavators, loaders, and inspection robots must operate in some of the harshest conditions on earth — extreme vibration, dust, temperature swings, and constant mechanical stress. Adding autonomy to heavy equipment means integrating hydraulic control interfaces, LiDAR/GPS positioning, and safety systems onto a single ruggedized control platform that can withstand years of field abuse.

What TACTUN brings

  • Ruggedized FPGA control board with hydraulic valve interfaces
  • Multi-sensor fusion (LiDAR, cameras, GNSS) processed on-board via Jetson
  • Safety-rated I/O for operator protection and emergency stop systems

Key Technical Requirements

Hydraulic proportional valve control, CAN/J1939 interfaces, shock/vibration rated, wide-temperature operation, IP67+ enclosures, GNSS/RTK positioning

Marine & Underwater

Intelligent Control at Depth

ROVs, AUVs, and underwater inspection drones face a uniquely challenging control problem: pressure-tolerant electronics must process sonar data, control multiple thrusters for stable positioning, and run autonomous navigation algorithms — all in a compact, sealed package operating at depths of hundreds of meters. Communication bandwidth is severely limited underwater, making on-board intelligence essential.

What TACTUN brings

  • Compact, low-power FPGA design for pressure-vessel integration
  • On-board AI for sonar processing and autonomous path planning
  • Multi-thruster real-time control for stable hovering and maneuvering

Key Technical Requirements

Pressure-tolerant electronics, sonar/acoustic interfaces, multi-thruster ESC control, low-power design, depth-rated connectors, acoustic modem integration

Medical & Surgical

Real-Time Precision Where Every Microsecond Matters

Surgical navigation and robotic instruments demand ultra-low-latency real-time computing, miniaturized form factors, and medical-grade reliability. The control system must fuse patient tracking data with instrument positioning at microsecond precision, while meeting stringent regulatory requirements for safety and electromagnetic compatibility.

What TACTUN brings

  • FPGA-based deterministic control with microsecond-class latency
  • Miniaturized PCB design for integration into surgical instruments
  • Architecture designed for medical-grade reliability and compliance pathways

Key Technical Requirements

Ultra-low-latency processing, miniaturized form factor, EMI/EMC compliance, sterilization-compatible materials, patient safety isolation, FDA pathway awareness

Inspection & Maintenance

Stable Contact in Unstable Environments

Aerial and ground-based inspection robots must maintain precise positioning while performing non-destructive testing (NDT), often in GPS-denied environments like inside industrial structures or at height on bridges and towers. The control challenge is unique: stable flight or positioning combined with contact mechanics for sensor placement against surfaces, while processing sensor data in real time.

What TACTUN brings

  • FPGA-grade real-time SLAM for stable positioning in GPS-denied environments
  • Custom sensor interfaces for NDT instruments (ultrasonic, eddy current, thermal)
  • Contact force control for surface-interactive inspection

Key Technical Requirements

Visual-inertial SLAM, NDT sensor interfaces, contact force sensing, wind-resistant flight control, compact/lightweight design, real-time data streaming

Food Service & Logistics

Vision-Guided Automation in Dynamic Environments

Kitchen automation and warehouse robots operate in chaotic, dynamic environments where precise manipulation meets variable objects. Each robot must combine computer vision for object recognition with fine motor control for grasping and manipulation — all in enclosures that meet food-safety or industrial hygiene standards. The control system must be fast enough for real-time visual servoing and reliable enough for 24/7 operation.

What TACTUN brings

  • High-speed vision processing via Jetson with real-time servo control via FPGA
  • Multi-axis motor control for dexterous manipulation
  • Food-safe and hygiene-rated enclosure design options

Key Technical Requirements

Vision-guided servoing, multi-axis servo control, food-safe materials (IP69K options), thermal management, EtherCAT/EtherNet-IP interfaces, cloud fleet management

Solar & Energy

Fleet-Scale Autonomy Under the Sun

Solar panel cleaning robots and grid inspection systems must operate autonomously across massive solar farms and energy infrastructure, often in extreme heat and desert conditions. Each robot needs weather-hardened electronics, precision motor control for panel cleaning or inspection tasks, and cloud connectivity for fleet-scale coordination. The economics demand high-volume, cost-optimized control hardware.

What TACTUN brings

  • Weather-hardened, wide-temperature control electronics
  • Cloud-connected fleet management at scale (thousands of units)
  • Cost-optimized board design for high-volume deployment

Key Technical Requirements

Extended temperature range (-40°C to +85°C), solar-powered low-energy operation, dust/waterproofing (IP67+), cellular/LPWAN connectivity, fleet OTA updates

Materials Testing

Our Proven Beachhead

Materials testing machines — tensile testers, hardness testers, fatigue systems — demand precision control of servo motors and hydraulic actuators combined with high-speed data acquisition. The control system is the single most valuable component in the machine, representing 20–40% of total machine cost. Mid-market manufacturers face intense pressure to add AI-powered analysis, cloud connectivity, and automated sample handling without the R&D budget of the industry leaders.

What TACTUN delivers today

  • Production controllers deployed across multiple testing machine manufacturers
  • 800+ controllers shipped with proven reliability
  • Cloud-connected test data management and remote monitoring

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For materials testing solutions, visit tactun.com

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