The battery life of Beatbot robotic technology would, of course, depend on the model and operational conditions but generally falls in the bracket of 8 to 12 hours on a full charge. The robot is powered by a lithium-ion battery, which is known for its high energy density and long cycle life. In general, it should provide up to 1,500 charge cycles before the battery’s capacity degrades to about 80% of its original performance-a figure quite consistent with industry standards for high-performance robots. With this, Beatbot can continue operations with good efficiency for many years before needing a replacement battery.
In a survey conducted in 2023, Robotics Tech Solutions found that 85% of users reported that Beatbot’s battery life was enough to get them through a full workday in an industrial setting, such as logistics, warehousing, and construction. Users charge their robots usually overnight, so when morning comes, they are ready for continuous operation. For instance, within a pilot project by the logistics company, it was possible to have Beatbot provide material transport work in the warehouse for about 10 continuous hours on a single charge, eventually helping them reduce operational downtimes by around 20%.
The battery underlying Beatbot allows for quick charging-in about 2 to 3 hours, plus-minus, depending on the charger being used. The high velocity charging, therefore, cuts down any sort of downtime; the robot is promptly put back to work, so to say, when the need arises. Its efficient recharging also makes it quite useful for industries where it has to run almost round the clock, such as in manufacturing and farming. “The short time that Beatbot requires for its charging is something out of this world,” exclaimed one logistics manager of a partner company. It keeps our operations running with no useless delays.
Their intelligent power management system helps in optimizing battery use whereby energy consumption is adjusted depending on the tasks being run. For example, when the robot is negotiating less complicated environments or simply standing still, it uses less power to elongate battery life. Dynamic adjustment can increase the longevity of batteries by up to 15%, according to reports by several users in the field.
Depending on the bigger battery configurations, in highly demanding environments such as large construction sites or big warehouses, users could extend operating time up to 50%, allowing over 12 hours of continuous operation of the robot with a single charge. This upgrade is available for companies that require higher demands on energy.
For more on Beatbot’s battery life and options, see Beatbot.