Research reported by Robotics Tomorrow suggests that ‘the robotics market will be worth $73 billion by 2025 thanks to hundreds of robotics start-ups that are opening around the globe.” With such a high level of innovation in robotics, it is essential that battery manufacturers, like Ultralife Corporation, keep informed of the latest portable power requirements.
Staying educated with current and future robot power requirements allows battery manufacturers to gauge demand for existing robotics batteries or develop new ones. To that end, Ultralife is conducting research and encouraging anyone who is currently designing or building a new robot (whether a start-up or established company) to participate.
The survey comprises of 16 short questions that ask about the type of battery chemistry needed, the average run-time of the robot, how many batteries are used per unit and more. As not all information may be known, participants can submit incomplete answers and return to fill in the rest at any time. As Ultralife understands the need for discretion during product development, all answers will be treated completely confidentially and will not be passed to any third party (NDAs can be signed for additional reassurance). If a company is not able to complete the survey online, Ultralife is able to collect answersover the phone or via. email.
“Research and development is key to the creation of any device at the forefront of technology,” says Robert Brown, marketing executive at Ultralife. “Understanding the changing landscape of robot batteries is the first stage in being able to develop batterysolutions that meet the evolving needs of the market. Ultralife has worked closely with companies on bespoke engineering projects, but this survey allows us to better develop standard off-the-shelf battery ranges. These ranges help to efficiently deliver the performance that engineers desperately need to advance the next generation of robotics.”
Ultralife has previously produced a range of batteries for robotics that use rechargeable lithium chemistry of various formulations. These batteries are made for robots that require high energy density, long service life and robust housing.
Many off-the-shelf batteries do not meet all the criteria that engineers need to build more complex robots. This has prompted Ultralife to increasingly work with robot designers to develop bespoke solutions. The survey will allow Ultralife to view the evolving power requirements of the industry more broadly.
Take part in Ultralife’s survey, to help shape the future direction of robotic batteries, by visiting the Ultralife Corporation website or https://bit.ly/RoboticSurvey.
