WiBotic, a company that specializes in advanced wireless charging and power optimization solutions for the rapidly expanding ecosystem of industrial, commercial and space robotics, is introducing a new platform to provide a larger class of mobile robots with greater range, flexibility and reliability than contact-based charging.
WiBotic’s new 1kW system uses resonant wireless charging, operating at higher frequencies than inductive charging to deliver power efficiently over longer distances.
The platform removes the need for robots to physically connect to a charger, eliminating safety risks from electrical shorts and fire risk from sparking across contacts. Because the wireless power components can also be fully sealed, the new 1kW system is well suited for difficult environments where dirt, dust, water or corrosion can lead to failed charging cycles.
With 1kW charging, WiBotic brings the benefits of wireless charging to a new class of larger robots – including industrial electric vehicles and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) – operating in a wide array of industries from warehouse robotics to outdoor applications such as solar field inspection, agriculture, and mining. A variant of the WiBotic system is also being developed for use on the lunar surface under contract with Astrobotic and NASA.
The benefits of 1kW wireless charging are further enhanced when used in conjunction with the WiBotic Commander software package.
