Boston Dynamics has retired the hydraulic version of its Atlas and will begin testing an all-electric humanoid robot in the coming year.
What’s the difference between contactless and wireless charging for robots?
Contactless wireless charging offers benefits over contact-based wireless charging for robots and other systems, says Meredot’s CEO.
OmniOn looks to power, network next-gen delivery robots
OmniOn Power says that mobile robots, AI, and self-driving vehicles need more power and networking innovation.
Scythe robot lawnmowers adopting ‘Tesla charging standard’
By eliminating proprietary connectors and technologies, Scythe said this move ensures lower charging costs, greater ease of use, and expanded access to charging facilities.
Charging challenges can be solved for rugged robotics
As robots spread from factories to field applications, developers face many challenges, but wireless charging can help, says WiBotic.
WiBotic’s wireless charging tech for robots heads to Japan
Nabtesco, a leading Japanese engineering company, is now selling WiBotic’s wireless charging solutions for robots in Japan.
Motion control with GAM Enterprises; power in motion with CaPow
In this episode, learn about custom motion control with GAM Enterprises and wireless power for AMRs with CaPow Energy.
PULS acquires Wiferion’s wireless charging business
DIN power supply provider PULS Power acquires the wireless power business of Wiferion, to create a new PULS Wireless division.
Yank Technologies lands NASA SBIR contract
Under the contract, Yank Tech will develop wireless charging systems in kilowatt ranges for autonomous vehicles on the Moon.
Powermat announces wireless power platform for robots
Powermat Technologies announced its PMT350 600W wireless power platform for mid-power industrial, micro-mobility, robotics, medical and telecom applications.
Tesla acquiring wireless charging developer Wiferion
Tesla has plans to acquire Wiferion, a source who wished to remain anonymous told The Robot Report.
Wiferion releases wireless charging system for small AMRs
Wiferion has announced the release of the etaLINK 1000, the latest and smallest edition to its line of robot charging systems.
CaPow Raises $7.5 Million Seed Round
CaPow’s autonomous, battery-free, high-power energy eco-system frees robots from harmful Lithium-Ion batteries. Without robot downtime for charging, the company’s method reduces CapEx, OpEx, and carbon footprint.
WiTricity licenses wireless charging tech to Wiferion
Wiferion is a provider of mobile, wireless power supplies for AGVs and AMRs.
Powermat unveils 300W wireless charging system for robots
Powermat said the system offers up to 300W of power and eliminates the need for direct contact with pogo-pins entirely.
Powermat raises $25M to scale wireless charging tech
Powermat develops wireless charging based on magnetic induction. Its platform for robotics provides up to 600W of wireless power.
Sensata Technologies’ i-BMS enables battery hot swapping
The i-BMS features battery hot swapping functionality and advanced software to maximize battery use and increase a robot’s uptime.
Varta develops online monitoring dashboard for batteries
Varta’s new online monitoring dashboard is designed for its modular smart batteries that work with driverless transport systems.
Offshore Aviation demonstrates flight time of more than 90 minutes with LaunchPoint’s Hybrid UAS propulsion system
LaunchPoint Electric Propulsion Solutions collaborated with Offshore Aviation for a successful 90 minute flight trial of the Dragonfly quadcopter.
WiBotic launches a new lineup of power chargers for drones and autonomous mobile robots
WiBotic launches new passively cooled onboard charger and two transmitters that use the latest GaN technology for maximum efficiency
WiBotic powers wireless charging for Clearpath AMRs
Once a Jackal or Husky robot navigates to within several centimeters of a charging station, power is automatically delivered through the air.
WiBotic Commander offers energy management for robot fleets
WiBotic, a Seattle-based developer of wireless charging and power-optimization systems for robots, today launched fleet energy management software called Commander. It can help robotics users visualize, configure, and optimize delivery of energy throughout their fleet of robots or drones. Commander offers a visual display of charger availability and status, and historical information about which chargers…