Ahead of its much-anticipated but delayed robotaxi event, scheduled for October 10, 2024, in California, Tesla recently filed the patent for a novel wireless charging technology for its upcoming robotaxi, according to a leaked tweet on X.
This new development will enable electronic taxis to charge via wireless charging pads. The goal is to dispense with human intervention entirely, and scale Tesla’s self-driving technology to a wide market globally. The service will also aim to make Tesla drivers add their vehicles into the cab fleet.
How Does it Work?
With its patents, Tesla promises several state-of-the-art features. For one, temperature sensors would be part of the charging mat to increase safety and prevent overheating. Secondly, it would include a shorting switch to reduce energy loss through ground leakage.
Also, for parameter estimation, the algorithm uses real time data to adjust the charging parameters to suit different vehicle models, battery states, and environmental conditions. The design and manufacturing of the charging circuits are done in a way that …