Description

This idea is centered around a concept of low infrastructure use and high flexibility. The idea is to use small autonomous charging robots which run on wheels. Each robot is equipped with a rechargeable battery that is loaded at one central point within the parking garage, thus limiting the amount of wiring by centralizing it. The robot can identify electric vehicles and in the best case even connect automatically to the power valve of the vehicles, if they are accessible. If not a charging robot can be order via in-car applications or an app and the cable can be connected manually. The robots can be used in a swarm logic and be utilized across different GWG properties or even on streets or nearby properties. Each robot shall be equipped with sufficient power to load electric cars and notify users about the start, end or interruptions of the charging process. For longer or more intense loading processes, the robot could return back and forth to the central charging home base. User could tell via an app when the want to use their car next and thus the prioritization and loading modes could be adjusted. Through the autonomy of the vehicles the concept requires very low maintenance or assistance and can be monitored via IoT sensors from far. Via GPS or Narrowband IoT Tracking the devices can be tracked and protected against theft or manipulation. The concept will allow for very flexible and immediate availability of charging, as the "main loading hub" (the area where all robots return to) can be placed in the most suitable area, potentially even outside the building, garage or infrastructure and be supplied by public utility company.

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Concept Chart (Picture (Copyright) of Starship, Tesla, Kuka)

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