This company develops autonomous charging robots, carla_connect, for electric vehicles. The system automatically connects to the vehicle socket for hassle-free power management. It supports smart charging strategies, including integration with home automation and photovoltaic systems for optimized energy usage.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Charging electric vehicles, particularly for fleets and autonomous applications, requires manual intervention and lacks optimization for variable energy costs or on-site renewable generation. This leads to suboptimal energy expenditure and potential downtime for vehicles that need to be consistently operational.
Solution
Carla.systems provides an autonomous charging robot, carla_connect, designed to automate the EV charging process for both residential and commercial use cases. The robot physically connects the vehicle to a charging station, eliminating manual plugging and unplugging. It integrates with home automation systems and dynamic electricity tariffs to schedule charging during off-peak hours or when excess solar power is available, thereby reducing energy costs. For professional applications, carla_connect ensures fleet vehicles, including robo-taxis and autonomous service robots, are consistently charged and ready for operation, enhancing their operational uptime and efficiency.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes electric vehicle owners seeking automated home charging, fleet operators managing electric vehicle fleets, and developers of autonomous robotic systems requiring automated charging solutions.
Features
- Autonomous robotic arm for automated vehicle charging connection.
- Vehicle socket identification and connection to wallboxes.
- Integration with home automation systems for enhanced functionality.
- Support for dynamic electricity tariffs to optimize charging costs.
- Utilization of excess photovoltaic (PV) system power for charging.
- Bi-directional charging capability for vehicle-to-home (V2H) power supply.
- Mobile application for remote management and scheduling.
- Compatibility with all standard EV charging plugs.
- 24/7 operational capability for professional fleet applications.