NaaS Launches Self-Developed Automatic Charging Robot for EVs in China

What’s Happening: NaaS Technology Inc., a leading electric vehicle (EV) charging service provider in China, has recently launched its first self-developed automatic charging robot to meet the increasing demand for mobile charging of EVs. The robot comes with features like active vehicle locating, smart charging, and automatic payment settlement. It is powered by deep learning, 5G, V2X, simultaneous localization and mapping, and other underlying technologies that make it capable of providing an intelligent and unmanned EV charging experience.

Why It Matters: The launch of NaaS’ waterproof and shock-proof charging robot marks a significant step towards creating a whole new charging experience for EV owners and opening up a massive market for smart charging. As the popularity of self-driving vehicles continues to grow, compatible automatic charging robots will become indispensable infrastructure. The technology has the potential to enable autonomous recharging of self-driving vehicles through the data interconnectivity between vehicle and robot.

NaaS Launches Self-Developed Automatic Charging Robot for EVs in China

Key Points:

  • The automatic charging robot is equipped with mechanical arms that automatically dock with the ports of EVs and complete the charging and settlement processes in one go.
  • It can connect with major OEMs seamlessly through an open API, enabling EV owners to enjoy unmanned service anywhere, around the clock.
  • The robot is available in various charging power and battery capacity configurations, making it suitable for a wide range of EVs.
  • NaaS’ charging robot was developed by a team of experts with profound expertise and experience in robotics, autonomous driving, and vehicles, among other related areas.
  • As China’s first EV charging service provider listed on NASDAQ, NaaS has connected over 515,000 chargers as of December 31, 2022.
  • The Company has also obtained more than 100 domestic and overseas patents across charging services, mobile charging devices, and integrated PV-storage charging station solutions.

Bottom Line: NaaS’ launch of its self-developed automatic charging robot with features like active vehicle locating, smart charging, and automatic payment settlement is a significant milestone for the electric vehicle industry in China. The robot’s capabilities make it suitable for a wide range of EVs, and it has the potential to enable autonomous recharging of self-driving vehicles in the future. NaaS’ continued investment in its core competencies, including algorithms, smart hardware, cloud platforms, and one-stop charging station solutions, will help build new infrastructure adapted to the future autonomous driving era, empowering electric mobility in China.

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