Tesla superchargers are convenient, but how about a robot that can do the job for you? Meet Hyundai’s Automatic Charging Robot (ACR). The company recently demonstrated this new one-arm robot on an IONIQ 6 and it’s capable of plugging a cable into its charging port and removing it again once charging is complete.
After parking in the charging bay, the ACR communicates with the vehicle once it’s stationary to open the charging port. It then calculates the precise location and angle through a camera mounted inside. The robot then lifts the charger and securely fastens it to the charging port, and once complete, it’s returned to the correct place before closing the charging port cover.
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The ACR will help to make EV-charging easier and more convenient, especially in dark environments. It will also improve accessibility, particularly for people with mobility barriers, as charging cables become thicker and heavier to enable high-speed charging. We will continue developing the ACR for increased safety and more convenience, so that all EV customers can soon benefit from using it at charging stations,” said Dong Jin Hyun, Head of Robotics Lab, Hyundai Motor Group.
