Materials handling and robotics automation business Macrovey has entered into a partnership to use robotics power delivery solutions provider CaPow’s Power-in-Motion energy transfer platform.

Israeli-headquartered CaPow says the collaboration extends the adoption of its system across the global automation market and follows its partnership earlier this year with Hyundai Cradle, Hyundai Motor Group’s innovation arm. Earlier this year Hyundai Cradle successfully completed a proof-of-concept test, examining the elimination of AGV and AMR downtime utilising Power-in-Motion.

Capow’s Power-in-Motion system is designed to provide uninterrupted AGV and AMR operations by transferring power en route through modular floor antennas, keeping robots in an energy-positive state, reducing reliance on large lithium-ion batteries, and minimising environmental impact.

Under the new agreement, the Power-in-Motion system will be adopted into Macrovey’s automation systems to, CaPow states, extend battery lifespan, eliminate idle time and reduce the need for charging zones.

Matt Labinski, director of business development at Macrovey says system uptime “is a major driver for our customers”.

“Traditionally, achieving it meant buying additional robots to cover charging gaps,” Labinski continues. “By integrating CaPow's Power-in-Motion technology, we can deliver the same throughput with fewer units - a direct gain in efficiency and value.”