In a recent collaboration, EasyMile and Rocsys have showcased the integration of Rocsys' autonomous charging technology into EasyMile's autonomous vehicle (AV) solutions, marking a pivotal advancement towards fully autonomous industrial vehicle operations. This partnership combines Rocsys' innovative charging systems with EasyMile's expertise in managing AV fleets, enhancing the operational efficiency and reliability of industrial AVs.
EasyMile, known for providing electric vehicle solutions to major corporations such as BMW Group, John Deere, and Daimler, is now stepping forward with Rocsys, a leader in robotic charging technology. Rocsys has also been actively involved in the ROCIN-ECO consortium with automotive giants like Audi, Ford, and Mercedes-Benz, and caters to a wide range of sectors including automotive, ports, and logistics.
The joint initiative focuses on enabling industrial AVs to autonomously charge themselves, eliminating human intervention and minimizing downtime. This capability is expected to significantly boost uptime and productivity across AV fleets.
Alban Brisy, Director of Business Development at EasyMile, emphasized the comprehensive nature of their autonomous transport solutions. "Having an autonomous transport operation is not just about driving; it's about providing a comprehensive, industrialized, and certified solution," Brisy explained. "Since 2020, we have been diligently developing the best autonomous transport solution, and we are thrilled to announce the successful qualification of Rocsys' solution with our autonomous terminal trucks. This qualification marks a crucial step towards providing fully certified autonomous container transport solutions by 2025."
Rocsys is contributing its expertise with CE-certified autonomous charging systems to the collaboration. Elwin Roetman, Director of Strategic Accounts and Partnerships at Rocsys, highlighted the benefits of their technology. "At Rocsys, we have developed a hands-free charging system that can seamlessly charge any vehicle without human intervention, perfect for operations built around self-driving vehicles where human intervention is light. We are delighted to work with EasyMile and demonstrate the compatibility of our systems, showcasing to seaports and all autonomous electric vehicle (EV) fleet managers that our solutions can deliver real benefits in terms of scalability, safety, efficiency, and uptime," said Roetman.
This partnership aims to redefine the capabilities of autonomous vehicle fleets through the application of soft robotics, AI-driven computer vision, and data-driven services, ensuring vehicles are charged efficiently from the moment they dock until fully powered.
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