Waven develops solutions for harvesting ambient energy and wirelessly transferring power to devices. This technology eliminates the need for batteries and cabling, reducing maintenance costs and environmental impact.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many low-power devices, such as IoT sensors, remote controls, and medical implants, rely on disposable batteries or wired power, leading to frequent replacements, increased maintenance, and environmental waste. Traditional batteries also contribute to carbon emissions through their production, transportation, and disposal.
Solution
Waven develops energy harvesting and wireless power transfer solutions that eliminate the need for batteries and cabling in low-power devices. Their technology enables devices to draw power from ambient electromagnetic fields or low-light photovoltaic sources. Waven's PMIC (Power Management Integrated Circuit) actively manages power consumption and storage, allowing for streamlined development and reduced BOM (Bill of Materials) for device manufacturers. This approach reduces waste, lowers CO2 emissions, and offers a more sustainable and convenient power solution for a wide range of applications.
Target Audience
Waven's primary customers include manufacturers of IoT devices, smart home appliances, medical devices (such as pacemakers), and automotive systems seeking to eliminate batteries and reduce wiring.
Features
- Wireless recharging capability using ambient RF energy harvesting
- Low-light energy harvesting using photovoltaic technology, operating with light levels as low as 1000 lux
- Active Power Management IC (PMIC) for efficient energy consumption
- PMIC cold start voltage as low as 50mV
- Low voltage energy storage operating between 1.2-1.8V
- Compatible with conventional wired charging
- Rechargeable up to 1000 times