This new deal means that by using the robotic ROC-1 solution, parked machines can be both plugged in and charged automatically, while taking advantage of the system’s ability to work with any type of charger, notably a standard CCS (Common Charging System) inlet.
Crijn Bouman, CEO and Co-founder of Rocsys, explains further: “Rocsys is thrilled to introduce the first autonomous charger for Hyster. By harnessing cutting-edge soft robotics, AI technology, and continuous data-driven monitoring, we offer a reliable and secure charging solution. The high power requirements of electric vehicles can result in heavy and inflexible charging cables, which may be challenging to handle. Our innovative system eliminates this issue, helping to support safety and efficiency without compromising performance.”
As well as being an option for selected Hyster equipment, the ROC-1 autonomous charging system will also be implemented at the Hyster test centre in Weeze, Germany. Rocsys will use the Hyster site to carry out autonomous charging demonstrations for zero-emission port equipment customers. This will enable further development of the system and help to verify the performance of robotic charging for operations in harsh environments.
