The whole room is a wireless charging device!? The University of Michigan and the University of Tokyo developed a wireless charging system
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2021.09.02 17:15
Michigan University University of Tokyo Takuya Sasaya
▲ IMAGE CREDIT: The University of Tokyo
We use a variety of devices in our daily lives, but when we charge them, it's a messy cable.
Therefore, in order to clean these cables, the University of Michigan and the University of Tokyo, a specially appointed assistant professor of the University of Tokyo, developed a new charging system.It is a wireless charging system that turns the entire room into a charging zone.
According to the research team, the use of a magnetic field can supply 50 watts, and various things, including smartphones and laptops, medical devices, home mobile robots, and even manufacturing facilities.Will be charged.
▲ IMAGE CREDIT: The University of Tokyo
Furthermore, even if it is not as large as the room, if it is installed in a small space such as a toolbox, the tools in it will always be able to charge.If medical devices in the hospital have no power cables, the quality of patients' life will be improved and the risk of infectious diseases will be reduced.
▲ IMAGE CREDIT: The University of Tokyo
The University of Tokyo's research team created a dedicated aluminum room for about 3m square and conducted a demonstration experiment.Regardless of the position of people and furniture, we were able to supply electricity wirelessly to lighting, fan, and mobile phones anywhere in the room.
In addition, by attaching the wall to the conductive surface and attaching a conductive pole that generates a magnetic field, the problems such as the release of harmful microwas and the use of charging pads are greatly improved compared to the conventional wireless charging system.。
▲ IMAGE CREDIT: The University of Tokyo
According to the research team, the implementation of this system in commercial facilities and living environment is expected to be several years ahead.Currently, he has been experimenting in the Michigan University facility, and in the fall of 2021, a room using standard construction technology will be conducting a new and retrofit demonstration experiment.
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