Preparing the published article.
Battery and Charging Strategies for Mobile Robots
Three variables decide the fleet size.
The variables
- Shift pattern: single shift favours opportunity charging.
- Site peak power: many chargers at once raise the instantaneous load.
- Chemistry: tolerance for partial charging varies.
Compare the strategies
| Strategy | Advantage | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Opportunity charging | No manual handling | More vehicles or chargers |
| Fast charging | Fewer vehicles | Battery life and electrical capacity |
| Battery swap | Continuous operation | Swap equipment and stock management |
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