The term "energy self-sufficient robots" is particularly at home in the fields of robotics, automation, sustainability and Environment 4.0. It describes robots that can work independently of external energy sources. This means that these machines generate and utilise their own energy, for example through solar cells, small wind turbines or the conversion of kinetic energy.
Such robots are becoming increasingly important because they can be used in remote or inaccessible places where there is no power connection. An obvious example: an energy-autonomous robot could be used in a remote field to recognise and remove weeds autonomously. It charges its own batteries during the day using solar energy and can therefore work for longer periods without human assistance.
This makes this technology particularly interesting for industry, but also for agriculture and environmental protection. Energy self-sufficient robots not only save costs for electricity and maintenance, but also reduce CO₂ emissions as they do not require fossil fuels. This makes them an important step towards sustainable and efficient automation.
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