The usage scenario is that when all the fixed charging stations are occupied, the user can request the robot, wait for it to arrive, and then connect the charging cable. After charging is complete, the device automatically returns to its base to recharge itself, using a Pantograph system with a power of up to 22 kW.
The developers describe this solution as an effective way to bridge the "gaps" in charging infrastructure, particularly in areas with limited electricity supply or a lack of parking spaces. The wheeled chassis also allows the robot to move easily in challenging conditions, including inclines and rough terrain, at speeds of up to 10 kilometers per hour.
The prototypes are equipped with 35 kWh batteries, while the production models will have a capacity of 105 kWh, which is enough to fully charge an electric car or provide it with enough power to continue driving.
One of the project's key advantages is its heavy reliance on locally sourced components. Lithium-ion batteries produced by Rosatom's fuel division, similar to those used in Russian electric buses, are employed. Batteries from existing vehicles can also be used after the end of their operational life, provided they retain at least 80% of their capacity.
Production of these terminals is planned to begin at Rosatom facilities, which also handled the research and development, while Centrotech Engineering is the lead developer. Potential beneficiaries include residential and commercial property management companies, as well as freight infrastructure operators.
