ROBOTICS & ENERGY SYSTEMS DIVISION
Autonomous Machines & High-Density Power
A robot is only as useful as its energy source. The robotics industry is currently hitting a "Duration Wall": drones cannot fly long enough, and walking robots are tethered by heavy batteries. Simultaneously, energy systems are often too bulky for mobile applications.
The Robotics & Energy Systems Division treats these two fields as a single coupled system. We exist to solve the "Autonomy Contradiction": how to increase payload and intelligence without reducing operational range. We build machines that are energy-aware and energy systems that are structurally integrated.
OUR MISSION: UNTETHERED INTELLIGENCE To design autonomous systems that can operate in extreme environments for extended durations. We integrate Soft Robotics, Swarm Logic, and Structural Energy Storage to create machines that are lighter, smarter, and longer-lasting.
CORE CAPABILITIES
We build the body and the heartbeat of the machine:
1. Bio-Inspired & Soft Robotics Beyond Rigid Gears.Nature does not use heavy motors for every joint. We engineer Soft Actuators and compliant mechanisms inspired by biological muscle, using fluidic or dielectric elastomers.
The Advantage: Robots that can handle delicate objects (like fruit or tissue) and squeeze through tight spaces where rigid robots fail.
Applications: Agri-tech harvesting, search and rescue in rubble, and surgical assistance.
2. Swarm Intelligence & Coordinated Control Strength in Numbers.We move beyond single-agent control to design Decentralized Swarm Algorithms. Like a flock of birds, our robots communicate locally to achieve complex global goals without a central server.
The Advantage: Fault tolerance—if one drone fails, the mission continues.
Applications: Large-scale environmental monitoring, agricultural spraying, and warehouse logistics.
3. Structural Energy Storage (Massless Energy) The Structure is the Battery.The heaviest part of a drone is the battery. We develop composite materials that act as both the load-bearing airframe and the energy storage medium.
The Advantage: Effectively "massless" energy storage, increasing flight times by 30-50% by eliminating "dead weight."
Applications: Long-endurance UAVs and electric vehicles.
4. Energy Harvesting & Scavenging Infinite Runtime.For remote sensors and micro-robots, batteries are a liability. We design systems that harvest energy from the environment (solar, thermal gradients, piezoelectric vibration) to power "deploy-and-forget" devices.
The Advantage: Eliminates the maintenance cost of replacing batteries in remote or hazardous locations.
OUR PROCESS: THE "MECHATRONIC TRIZ" LOOP
We optimize power and motion simultaneously:
Energy Budgeting: We analyze the mission profile to define the strict power-to-weight ratio required.
Actuator Selection: We use AI to select the optimal actuation method (pneumatic, magnetic, electric) that minimizes consumption.
Topology Optimization: We use generative design to remove every gram of unnecessary material from the chassis.
Hardware-in-the-Loop: We test the physical robot in a simulated energy environment to validate endurance claims.
HOW TO ENGAGE
Logistics & Warehousing: Partner with us to develop Soft Grippers that can handle irregular packages without damage.
Defense & Aerospace: Commission a "Swarm Logic" project to coordinate multiple UAVs for perimeter security.
Infrastructure Monitoring: Engage us to build Energy-Harvesting Sensors that can monitor bridge integrity for 10 years without battery replacement.
