An Autonomous Future

Today, all businesses, regardless of vertical, must adapt to the era of autonomy. In the logistical operations field, a notable trend is the proliferation of automated guided vehicles (AGVs), promising heightened efficiency and productivity. While AGVs exhibit remarkable autonomy in their operations, the conventional wired charging systems they employ present a bottleneck to achieving true operational independence.

Achieving True Autonomy

Recognizing this gap, a leading European material handling company specializing in handling robots developed an in-house contact charging solution to be integrated into their AGVs. However, the solution proved prohibitively expensive and demanded precise alignment, rendering it impractical for widespread deployment.

Searching for a more viable alternative, they turned to Xnergy’s innovative contactless wireless charging solution. Due to its affordability and TUV SUD certification, coupled with deployment-friendly features such as a wide airgap and universal battery compatibility, it emerged as the optimal choice for further exploration.

Outcome

Subsequent testing revealed significant advantages. Compared to the maintenance-intensive contact chargers, Xnergy’s contactless wireless charging solutions slashed operational expenditure by an impressive 72%. Today, the company offers fully autonomous forklift solutions, capable of seamless operation and charging without incurring additional safety risks or manual charging costs.