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Volkswagen Presents Prototype of a Mobile Charging Robot in Dresden
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As part of the European research project "MOBILITIES for EU," Volkswagen has unveiled a prototype of a mobile charging robot for the first time in Dresden. The system is designed to supplement the currently limited charging infrastructure at the Dresden Sportpark Ostra and offer a new approach to flexible electric vehicle charging.
As part of the European research project "MOBILITIES for EU," Volkswagen has unveiled a prototype of a mobile charging robot for the first time in Dresden. The system is designed to supplement the currently limited charging infrastructure at the Dresden Sportpark Ostra and offer a new approach to flexible electric vehicle charging.
Unlike previous solutions where permanently installed robotic arms automatically connect vehicles at stationary charging points, Volkswagen's development is a completely mobile system. The prototype consists of a compact, six-wheeled vehicle that integrates a robotic arm equipped with a charging cable and plug. The robot can autonomously drive to parked vehicles and handle the charging process right there.
These autonomous charging robots are intended for use especially in areas where setting up conventional charging infrastructure is structurally or economically challenging. According to the project partners, the vehicles feature a battery capacity of 55 kWh. The charging plug can be connected both autonomously and manually. A total of two charging robots are initially set to be developed, built, and tested in real-world operations as part of the project.