Bluepath Robotics, an Istanbul-based company and internal innovation project of Ford subsidiary Otosan, which was spun off at the end of 2023, develops and produces autonomous mobile robots for a wide range of intralogistics applications. Wiferion now enables the inductive power supply of these AMRs.
The portfolio currently comprises more than ten different AGV and AMR models in three main types: tow tractors, underfloor stackers, and forklifts, tailored to customer needs in material handling, warehouse automation, and production line optimization. Payload capacities range from 100 kg to an impressive 18.5 t.
Custom Mobile Robots
In addition to standard solutions, Bluepath Robotics also offers customized AMRs – a successful concept: In 2025, the company opened a new office in the USA. Bluepath Robotics already serves customers in the automotive sector worldwide. The performance of autonomous systems depends crucially on their power supply. This poses a key challenge, especially for the underride robots that Bluepath Robotics primarily uses in intensive applications with high operating time requirements.
From the perspective of a Bluepath robot...
In environments where AMRs operate continuously and must be ready for use at all times, extended downtime for charging has economic consequences.Conventional charging methods with physical contact points, such as plug connectors or sliding contacts, were not an option for Bluepath Robotics, as they not only lead to undesirable downtime but can also cause increased maintenance due to mechanical wear. Furthermore, they have the disadvantage of restricting the flexible deployment of the robots by requiring separate charging zones , thus limiting the overall productivity and availability of the fleet.
Inductive charging has the advantage
“Our robots are often in operation around the clock and need a continuous power supply . That’s why we needed a solution that guarantees maximum availability, minimizes human intervention, and is easy to implement and maintain,” explains Fehim Duzgun, CCO of Bluepath Robotics.
After intensive evaluation of various solutions, Bluepath Robotics opted for the etaLINK3000 inductive charging system from Wiferion – a PULS brand. This technology enables contactless charging during short stops directly in operation, the so-called "in-process charging." The result: continuous 24/7 operation of the AMRs without charging breaks.
Already found many applications. Photos: Wiferion
For CCO Fehim Duzgun, the easy integration of etaLINK3000 was also a decisive factor: “Wiferion’s technology is not only fully compatible with our AMRs, but also with existing warehouse and logistics systems as well as the existing IT infrastructure. The reduction in human intervention in battery management and the significantly increased availability of the robot fleets are very well received by our customers . Overall, this allows us to significantly increase the added value of our solutions.”
Rapid energy absorption
The charging pads can be approached omnidirectionally, meaning from all directions. This enables flexible and rapid energy charging without restricting vehicle navigation or requiring additional positioning sensors. An additional advantage is the high energy transfer efficiency of up to 93% – as confirmed by the International Forklift of the Year award, this significantly reduces energy consumption and thus sustainably lowers the operating costs of the entire AMR fleet.
A clear principle
The inductive charging pads can be easily integrated into existing production or logistics environments at strategically advantageous points – on walls, on the floor, along traffic routes , or at loading and unloading stations. Unlike linear induction systems, no extensive structural modifications are required. Furthermore, the charging points only operate when they are actually needed.
Wiferion as part of Puls GmbH
Since its acquisition, Wiferion has been part of Puls GmbH, the leading manufacturer of DIN rail power supplies and field power supplies (FIEPOS), as a business unit. According to the company, the etaLINK series eliminates downtime and sustainably increases fleet efficiency by up to 32%. Puls manufactures all products in its own plants in Chomutov, Czech Republic, Suzhou, China, and Drebach, Germany.
founded in Munich in 1980 by Bernhard Erdl, Puls GmbH, employs around 1500 people worldwide.
