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AI and robots might be the future of battery development

AI and robots might be the future of battery development

Sales of electronic devices and electric vehicles have surged in recent years, leading to a greater demand for more efficient batteries.
However, the development of new batteries to meet these requirements has been slow.
Combining artificial intelligence (AI) and robotic automation could solve this problem and significantly speed up development.

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AI and robots might be the future of battery development

Booming global demand for electrically-powered devices — from large electric vehicles to tiny Internet of Things devices — requires a continuous, reliable supply of portable power.

However, battery development faces daunting challenges amid escalating demands for greater energy density, longer lifespan, faster charging, lower cost, enhanced safety, and sustainable production. Coming up with new and better battery technology is, frankly, very difficult.

This is where AI and robotics are stepping in to accelerate the process, potentially revolutionizing the future of batteries.

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AI and robotics can help pave the way forward

Fortunately, an exciting fusion of AI and robotics promises to transform the battery industry significantly.

One example comes from Carnegie Mellon University where, in 2022, a team of researchers leveraged advanced AI and robotics to expedite the process of developing superior batteries.

They created a robot named "Clio" that formulated electrolyte samples based on instructions, while a deep learning AI program, "Dragonfly", analyzed the data and proposed enhancements.

This iterative process led to a 13% improvement compared to existing top-performing batteries, and offered an early glimpse into the potential of AI and robotics in the field.

But the application of AI and robotics in battery development isn't confined to academia. Commercial entities like Chemix are adopting similar approaches to create advanced batteries for the ever-growing electric vehicle (EV) market.

Improving integration of automation and machine learning could fast-track the discovery of innovative materials, leading to better batteries and more efficient photovoltaic systems among other advancements.

So, although battery development is a complex and labor-intensive process, the integration of robotics and artificial intelligence might just be the game-changer we need. We'll keep you up to date with all the latest and most interesting developments.

In the meantime, click below to read the full story about what's happening right now.

A battery, even though it looks very simple, is a complicated chemical, electrical, and mechanical device.

Yet-Ming Chiang, MIT professor and entrepreneur

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