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Symbotic and Nyobolt Announce New Performance-Improving Power Technology for SymBot™ Autonomous Mobile Robots

Core Viewpoint - Symbotic Inc. is set to enhance its autonomous mobile robots with new battery technology from Nyobolt, significantly improving performance and durability in warehouse automation systems [1][4]. Group 1: Battery Technology - The new battery solution offers six times more energy capacity and is 40% lighter than the current ultracapacitors used in SymBot mobile robots [2]. - This technology enhances the reliability of the system by increasing the bots' operational window and provides a cycle life at least 10 times that of traditional Lithium-ion batteries [2][3]. Group 2: Operational Benefits - With the increased energy capacity, the robots can perform more tasks, be teleoperated for longer durations, and travel further between charges, leading to improved flexibility, speed, and efficiency in supply chain operations [3]. - The new battery technology is designed to be retrofitted into existing SymBot mobile robots and is backward-compatible with the current Symbotic System charging infrastructure [4]. Group 3: Company Statements - James Kuffner, Chief Technology Officer at Symbotic, emphasized that this innovation will push the boundaries of current technology and enhance the capabilities of their robots [4]. - Sai Shivareddy, Founder and CEO at Nyobolt, stated that their high-performance batteries will ensure continuous operation of Symbotic's autonomous robots, setting a new standard for speed and efficiency [4]. Group 4: Implementation Timeline - Symbotic has been using the new battery technology in production on a limited basis since June 2025 and plans to fully incorporate it into new SymBot production by September 2025 [4].