Hikrobot, a provider of mobile robotics and industrial image processing, is using Wiferion's wireless charging technology to optimize its autonomous mobile robots (AMR). With more than 1,450 AMR types, Hikrobot serves numerous industries, including automotive production, logistics, electronics manufacturing, and photovoltaics. Especially in the automotive industry, where seamless processes without efficiency losses are crucial, the integration of the contactless charging solution creates significant added value.
"Our customers in the automotive industry
expect maximum availability from AMRs. Inductive charging is the best solution for this," said Zongqi Wang, EU Solution Manager at Hikrobot. "It eliminates charging breaks, increases operational safety, and makes the entire process more efficient."
With the inductive charging system, the need for separate charging zones is eliminated. Robots can take up energy during short stops in the work process, and mechanical contacts, which are prone to maintenance, become redundant. A
CAN interface enables real-time monitoring of the battery, allowing energy supply to be controlled precisely.
"Inductive charging not only increases the efficiency of each individual vehicle but optimizes the entire fleet. Our customers benefit from higher productivity since separate charging breaks are eliminated," said Wang.
Use in heavy-duty AMR "H7" for large components in automotive manufacturing
The technology is already being successfully used in the heavy-duty AMR "H7," which moves large
components in automotive production. The solution not only increases operational safety by eliminating open contacts but also reduces maintenance effort and saves valuable production space, which previously had to be reserved for stationary charging zones.
Through standardized power supply, AMRs from different manufacturers can use a common charging infrastructure. In combination with software interoperability according to VDA 5050, Hikrobot supports the seamless integration of mixed robot fleets and significantly reduces investment
