CaPow: Perpetual Capacitive Power for Robots, Drones, and More (P152)
May 3, 2023
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Noam Geffen of CaPow discusses their Genesis Capacitive Power solution for Robots and Drones, highlighting the challenges faced by existing automation solutions and how their technology addresses them. Topics include a unique wireless power delivery ecosystem, advantages of Kapau Power over lithium batteries, operating robots and drones in extreme cold, and promoting capacitive power systems.
Kapow's Genesis capacitive power system addresses the inefficiencies and challenges of current automation solutions, offering 100% fleet uptime and easy integration.
Kapow's power delivery system offers significant advantages over traditional charging methods, with modular and adaptable solutions for various automation applications.
Deep dives
Overview of Kapow and Genesis Capacitive Power System
Noam Geffen from Kapow introduces their Genesis capacitive power system that can power AMRs, AGVs, and robotic drones. The Genesis system aims to address the inefficiencies and challenges faced by current automation solutions, such as high initial costs, support challenges, safety issues, and reduced throughput. These problems are rooted in the energy requirements of the systems. Kapow's wireless power delivery ecosystem allows robots to be powered while in motion, eliminating the need for frequent charging and reducing downtime. The solution is flexible and can work with various robot types and battery solutions. It offers 100% fleet uptime, easy integration, and is not dependent on traditional power solutions.
Benefits and Options of Kapow's Power Genesis Solution
Kapow's Power Genesis solution offers several clear benefits for automation systems. Firstly, it ensures that 100% of the fleet works 100% of the time, reducing the need for additional robots waiting to be charged. It also eliminates technical faults caused by batteries, enhancing safety and reducing the burden of battery management. The solution allows for flexible options depending on the customer's strategy, such as extending the life of existing batteries, reducing battery specifications, or going battery-free with supercapacitors. Kapow's floor planner tool helps identify strategic locations for the wireless power delivery stickers, optimizing power delivery and reducing the number of stickers needed. The solution is modular, fully configurable, and can operate in various temperatures and environments.
Technical Details and Comparisons of Kapow's Power Delivery System
Kapow's power delivery system, compared to traditional contact or wireless charging, offers significant advantages in terms of continuous operation, space utilization, and peak-to-average power considerations. The solution is completely modular, supporting different power input and output requirements for robots. Kapow's proprietary technology and enhanced power delivery system allow for efficient power transfer even at longer distances, diverse temperatures, and various surface materials. The solution is adaptable to different automation applications, including those in extreme conditions such as below freezing temperatures or outdoor environments. Kapow emphasizes its flexibility, readiness for both new designs and retrofits, and dedication to supporting the automation industry.
Today my guest is Noam Geffen of CaPow who introduces us to their Genesis Capacitive Power solution for Robots, Drones, and more in this episode of The Automation Podcast.
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Special thanks to Noam Geffen of CaPow for coming on the show! Learn more about CaPow and the Genesis product below:
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