Key Results

• 100% uptime achieved
• 50% reduction in robots deployed from efficiency gains
• 84.3% reduction in costs

A Complex Robotic Ecosystem 

The global healthcare service robots market size is projected to reach a whopping USD 8.02 billion by 2032, with the Asia-Pacific region capturing a revenue share of 68% [SOURCE]. Within hospitals, multiple robot types coexist, spanning functions from cleaning and disinfection to assistance, delivery, and beyond, resulting in an intricate ecosystem.

Our client, a 1000-bed hospital, in Singapore, grappled with the challenge of managing multiple robot types throughout its facilities. The large diversity meant that each robot necessitated its own unique contact charging solution, creating a host of challenges. The multiple charging points required led to an inefficient use of space and suboptimal navigation routes, while the precise alignment requirements of these contact charging units created reliability issues and led to downtime during the charging process.

Better Charging, Better Workflow

In response, the hospital undertook a comprehensive overhaul of its charging infrastructure for its robotic fleet, prioritizing compatibility and efficiency as key focus areas. Xnergy’s universal wireless charging solution emerged as an ideal answer.

By retrofitting existing robots with wireless charging receiver units, a singular charging station could now power multiple robot bases. Furthermore, the adoption of wireless charging enabled opportunity charging during brief interludes of downtime within operational processes, maximizing uptime and operational efficiency.

The implementation of this system also yielded significant cost savings, as fewer charging systems were required and the elimination of physical contact points minimized wear-and-tear, consequently reducing maintenance expenses.