According to foreign media reports, WiBotic demonstrated its new 1kW wireless charging system at the International Automation and Robotics Exhibition (Automate Show).
Compared with contact charging, this new platform will provide better mileage, flexibility and reliability for a larger category of mobile robots.
(photo: WiBotic) WiBotic’s new 1kW system uses resonant wireless charging, which operates at a higher frequency than inductive charging, and can effectively provide power over longer distances.
The platform does not need to physically connect the robot to the charger, thus eliminating the safety risk of electrical short circuit and the risk of fire caused by contact sparks.
These wireless power components can also be completely sealed, so the new 1kW system is ideal for harsh environments where charging cycles may fail due to dirt, dust, water, or corrosion.
With 1kW charging, WiBotic will give a new class of larger robots the advantage of wireless charging, including industrial electric vehicles and automatic guided vehicles (AGV).
These robots operate in a wide range of industries, from warehouse robots to outdoor applications such as solar field inspection, agriculture and mining.
Under contracts with Astrobotic and NASA, other versions of the WiBotic system are also being developed for use on the lunar surface.
The advantages of 1kW wireless charging are further enhanced when used in conjunction with the WiBotic Commander software package.
With Commander, users can easily monitor the charging status and battery health of the entire robot fleet in real time, and then actively implement charging procedures to change the charging current and voltage, thus significantly extending battery life.
Peter King, vice president of Cypher Robotics, said, “WiBotic’s new 1kW wireless charging platform improves operational efficiency.
We have deployed WiBotic chargers for our customers in a range of applications and some harsh environmental conditions, but in the past, these chargers were only suitable for night charging applications.
With the new 1kW system, the robot will charge three times as fast, opening the way for new applications that require fast and ultra-reliable charging.
” Ben Waters, CEO of WiBotic, said, “We have been working hard to develop a new product to provide the same ease of use and reliability as field-proven low-power systems.
The new system is interoperable with all existing WiBotic hardware and can be fully programmed through our software, application programming interface (API) and command platform suitable for larger fleets.
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