Yank Technologies collaborates with NASA
for wireless charging applications on the Moon and
Mars.
BROOKLYN, N.Y., Aug. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yank Technologies,
the developer of disruptive long range, high power wireless
charging solutions, has been awarded two additional prestigious
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Small
Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Contracts to develop wireless
charging solutions for lunar applications. The NASA SBIR contracts
allow small business innovators to be a part of the growing
aerospace ecosystem.
Yank Technologies develops customizable wireless power solutions
for industrial, automotive, consumer, and space applications. With
over a dozen patents granted and sixty pending, Yank Technologies
eliminates cumbersome cables and connections to strengthen
durability, increases operational efficiency, and enables new
product features. Their industrial solutions enhance robotic
autonomy in factories by charging AMRs enroute to reduce downtime
and by wirelessly powering and communicating quality control test
functions in real-time. They also develop functionally expandable
wireless power solutions to enable new product features in
next-generation vehicle interiors. These solutions decrease
assembly and warranty costs by eliminating complex wire harness
connections enabling new features like seamless door removal and
complete cockpit reconfiguration. Furthermore, Yank Technologies is
reimagining the consumer experiences by charging multiple
electronics over the air, in cupholders, and on table-tops.
For the 2025 fiscal year, the US House of Representatives
allocated $7.8 billion to NASA's
Artemis I Program to return humans to the Moon. With the increasing
demand in Moon exploration, Yank Technologies has the opportunity
to expand their wireless power ecosystem for space
applications.
Yank Technologies will develop two new systems for the lunar
surface: Novel Wireless Power Receiver Converters for lunar rovers
and Resonant Inductive Connectors for high voltage power
transmission lines on the Moon and Mars.
The Wireless Power Receiver Converters will improve rover system
efficiency and reduce rover mass by consolidating multiple
converters into a single-stage, wide input voltage converter.
Furthermore, these converters improve charging reliability by
supporting wide degrees of misalignment and variable charging
distances.
Resonant Inductive Connectors establish reliable interfaces with
high voltage transmission lines even with the accumulation of
regolith or dust and dirt on the Moon and Mars. With the extreme
conditions of the lunar surface and Mars, traditional connectors
are subject to unreliable mating and physical wear and tear over
time. Resonant Inductive Connectors are designed to withstand the
roughest environmental conditions.
"With these new NASA contracts, we will further enhance our
wireless charging systems for space applications. Wireless power
enables the establishment of long-lasting habitats on the Moon and
Mars and are critical for greater human exploration for future
missions," said Josh Yank, CEO of Yank Technologies.
To learn more about Yank Technologies or inquire about their
wireless power solutions, please visit yanktechnologies.com.
About Yank Technologies
Yank Technologies, Inc. is a
wireless power innovator based in New
York committed to developing long-range, high power wireless
charging technology that is safe, simple and requires no human
contact. Yank Tech has patented antenna and amplifier developments
in resonant inductive technology, and provides scalable solutions
for variable ranges of power and distances. For more information
visit: https://www.yanktechnologies.com/press-resources.
Media Contact:
Josh Yank
Chief Executive Officer
partnerships@yanktechnologies.com
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