Wireless charging of rovers from landers in space

Harsh environmental conditions prevail on the surface of the moon, which are mainly due to the so-called regolith. Its insulating properties at the electrical interfaces of the rovers, such as the power connections, pose a significant risk for any mission. The wireless power supply can mitigate the problems of the electrical interfaces. However, current wireless charging systems are very sensitive to charging distance (less than 1 cm), have very low end-to-end efficiency, and rely on the use of robots to connect the rover to the charging station.

Yank Technologies solves these problems by using its Magnetic Resonant technology to deliver power over distances of up to half a metre, similar to WiFi but for power. This wireless charging system can operate efficiently in extreme misalignment and without robotic intervention, greatly improving operations on the lunar surface.

The technology can also be used in the automotive sector: Wireless power architectures can supply power to complete subsystems such as seats, doors, lighting and infotainment in vehicles, significantly reducing the wiring harness.

Benefits:

• Wireless transmission technology using a patented Inductive Resonant technology capable of transmitting energy up to 0.50 metres through materials with high efficiency, without the limited distance, axial alignment, thermal rise and lack of efficiency inherent in conventional inductive solutions.
• Efficient operation even with extreme misalignment and without the use of robots, significantly improving the operation of rovers on the lunar surface.
• Direct power provision solutions for consumer electronics, industrial robots and automobiles.