Inductive charging technology ensures up-to-date data

London-based start-up Dexory is a fast-growing AI and robotics company that uses autonomous mobile robots to collect data from warehouses in real time. The company was founded in 2015 by the three founders Andrei, Oana and Adrian. Schenker Ventures, the investment arm of DB Schenker, and Maersk Growth, among others, have participated in Dexory's financing rounds. Dexory is already working with major industry leaders such as Menzies Aviation, Maersk, Denso, Huboo and others to improve warehouse operations through automation, data intelligence and digital twin technology. In October 2024, Dexory closed another financing round of 80 million dollars.

The autonomous robots, including the operating system, are now used in around 50 warehouses around the world. The industries range from logistics, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing and automotive to aerospace.

Pallet scan up to twelve meters high.

Dexory's solution combines hardware and software to provide an immediate overview of stock and processes at the touch of a button. The autonomous warehouse scanner robots use high-quality cameras and sensors to scan the warehouse in 3D and capture labels and barcodes on pallets and products. The collected data is fed into a digital platform to create accurate models of the warehouse shelves and items and provide insights into the flow of goods. An outstanding feature of the robots is their extendable tower, which is up to 12 meters high and enables warehouses of any shape and size to be scanned. This creates a constantly updated digital twin of the warehouse.

The extracted analytics eliminate operational bottlenecks, increase efficiency, enable faster putaway and picking and provide meaningful insights into warehouse operations (e.g. real-time workload fluctuations, route planning) - all of which previously had to be done manually. Artificial intelligence gives companies the information they need for more accurate forecasting and planning of their entire inventory, as well as smarter workforce management.

Inductive charging technology ensures reliability

To ensure that customers always receive up-to-date data, the scanning robots must be in regular use. The automated power supply is crucial for this. To ensure this, Dexory installs Wiferion's inductive fast charging system in all robots. Andrei Danescu, CEO of Dexory, emphasizes the importance of a reliable charging system: "Conventional technologies with sliding contacts did not convince us, mainly because of the wear on the charging contacts and the need to position the AMRs precisely to ensure a safe charging process. We opted for Wiferion because the etaLink system is robust, powerful and reliable."

The etaLink 3000 rapid battery charging system is integrated into the vehicles and enables the AMRs to be charged quickly during operation. "We position the charging points at locations that are frequently frequented by the AMRs," explains Andrei Danescu. This eliminates charging times and trips to stationary charging stations, which increases the productivity of the AMRs by up to 32 percent. At a charging point, the power transfer starts automatically and reaches the full power of 3 kW after one second. Even if a vehicle is positioned imprecisely at a charging point, the charging process starts reliably. The charging points can be approached omnidirectionally and are therefore flexible.

Maintenance-free and simple implementation

Dexory does not have to worry about maintaining the power supply. The etaLink system is encapsulated (IP67), has no mechanical parts and is therefore completely maintenance-free. Andrei Danescu sees a further advantage in the simple integration of the system into the AMR: "Compared to sliding contacts, the etaLink system is compact, which creates more space in the vehicle for other components." In addition, the chargers can be installed without major conversion work on the building structure. "That's a big advantage, because many companies only rent the warehouses."

The inductive charging technology offers Dexory and its customers numerous advantages that contribute to increasing the efficiency and reliability of the autonomous mobile robots. By integrating the etaLink system into the scanning robots, Dexory guarantees constant operational readiness and continuous data acquisition. This provides users with all the relevant analyses they need to optimize their processes and increase productivity.