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Robots are typically powered by batteries. However, there is increasing attention towards providing them with hybrid fuel cell battery combination. Let’s take a look at plusses and minuses of each and how a hybrid system can work. Batteries: Advantages: Disadvantages: Fuel Cells: Advantages: Disadvantages: Because of these characteristics, fuel cells fit better to heavier applications such as vehicles and backup power, while batteries are almost […] Read More

A very important aspect of humanoid robot design and construction is power supply and management. No matter how advanced we make a machine, if it is not able to operate with sufficient power intensity and duration, it will be of little use. This power must not only be sufficient, but must also be distributed optimally, and also be used efficiently within each component at all […] Read More