In January 2021, Motorola unveiled the world’s first air charging technology, a real innovation in this industry. It was based on desktop mmWave transmitters to achieve directional charging within a range of 80 to 100 cm. But recently, new developments have emerged regarding air charging technology.
This morning, Motorola unveiled its next-generation air charging technology, which now doesn’t require charging cables and is also not limited to the location of the power source. When users enter a room, their phones will automatically start charging without any action required. The phased array system consists of 1,600 antennas and can charge four devices simultaneously, unaffected even by obstacles.
Motorola also released a teaser video about its next-generation air charging technology. This charging technology can actively detect devices, automatically start charging, and support charging up to four devices simultaneously within a 3-meter range. The charging process is not affected by any obstacles (such as paper or leather) and supports an ultra-wide-angle charging range (over 100°).
Considering user safety, Motorola has also built in bio-monitoring technology that automatically stops or avoids the device’s charging beam when it detects a human body.
In the future, Motorola plans to upgrade the hardware configuration and add standout features such as multi-size antennas, multi-device network connectivity, and AI intelligent frequency modulation. The device will also be compatible with the Qi wireless charging protocol, paving the way for the commercial adoption of air charging technology.
At present, Motorola has not announced further details about its air charging technology. In addition, it is still unknown when this technology will enter mass production. However, based on the teaser video, we can infer that the technology will be launched soon.