Survey of Rechargeable Batteries for Robotic Applications

devices require increasing amounts of power as processors and sensors improve. Unfortunately, battery capacities are increasing at a much slower rate. This is especially an issue in mobile robotics where there is not only an assortment of sensors and processors, but also higher-current actuators that demand a significant amount of power. The required battery weight and size is a bottleneck when attempting to achieve miniaturization or longer operational range. Traditional commercial batteries can quickly become depleted, thus severely limiting the functionality of mobile robots. This paper will explore common commercial as well as several investigational rechargeable battery types. Each battery type will be evaluated for use in robotic applications in order to provide some insight into current and emerging choices for various applications.

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