Ever struggled with plugging in your electric vehicle (EV) at home, especially in tight parking spots? Xiaomi might just have the sleek solution you didn’t know you needed. The tech giant recently demoed a home charging robotic arm that autonomously plugs and unplugs the charging gun, sparing EV owners the hassle of bending down or wrestling with cables.
- The robotic arm boasts a slim 152mm width, perfect for compact home parking spaces.
- Control it remotely via smartphone for seamless charging sessions.
- Part of Xiaomi’s expanding EV charging lineup, including 7kW and 11kW home charging piles.
- Integrates with Xiaomi’s vision of autonomous valet parking and smart EV ownership.
Compact Design Meets Smart Convenience
Xiaomi’s robotic arm is designed with tight home parking in mind. Its slim 152mm body fits snugly without eating up space. Beyond the hardware, the true charm lies in its remote control capability through your smartphone, letting you command your EV’s charging without stepping out. This is a game-changer for those who dread the daily cable dance or have limited parking room.
Growing Ecosystem of Xiaomi EV Chargers
This robotic arm doesn’t stand alone. Xiaomi’s portfolio includes home charging piles in 7kW and 11kW options. The 7kW model is compact (400mm x 180mm x 120mm), runs on 220V single-phase power, and features a lightweight 640g charging gun. The 11kW variant shares dimensions but steps up to 380V three-phase power with a 770g charging gun.
For on-the-go needs, Xiaomi also offers the Mijia Car Portable Charger and Discharge Gun. It’s a dual-purpose device with 2.8kW charging and 3.5kW discharging output, compatible with standard 220V household power.
From Concept to Reality: Xiaomi’s Automated EV Vision
Automated EV charging isn’t new to Xiaomi. When unveiling its Xiaomi Pilot Technology autonomous driving solution, automated robotic arm charging was already a planned feature alongside autonomous valet parking. The recent robotic arm demo signals this vision materializing for everyday home use.
Xiaomi Auto Technology also secured a patent for an EV charging system from the Chinese Intellectual Property Organization (CNIPO). Additionally, they filed a patent for a wireless EV charging system involving an autonomous cargo vehicle that drives up to an EV needing a charge and connects automatically.
What About Price and Availability?
No official pricing or availability details for the robotic arm have surfaced yet. However, given Xiaomi’s history of competitively priced EV accessories, this hands-free charging solution could soon become a stylish staple for EV owners.
Stay tuned as Xiaomi’s robotic arm might just redefine the way we charge our electric rides at home.
Reference: Xiaomi | Gizmochina
