Anyone operating an open platform for over 2,000 robot types needs an energy supply that is just as flexible and universal. SEER Robotics, whose intelligent robot controllers have ranked No. 1 globally in shipment volume for three consecutive years according to market data, is integrating Wiferion’s inductive charging technology into its platform.The two companies are announcing their technology partnership at LogiMAT 2026 in Stuttgart.
Inductive charging for over 2,000 robot types
SEER Robotics was founded in Shanghai in 2020 and pursues a unique approach: instead of building individual robots, the company provides an open control platform with its « Robotic Brain » that partners and customers can use to develop their own mobile robots. Over 2,100 customers in more than 20 industries and 70 countries already use this ecosystem – from electronics manufacturing and the automotive industry to semiconductors and construction machinery.
Why a platform company approaches the charging question differently
For a traditional robot manufacturer, the choice of charging technology is a product decision. For SEER Robotics, it is an infrastructure decision that affects the entire ecosystem. This is because what SEER defines as standard becomes the benchmark for hundreds of robot manufacturers and integrators worldwide. The challenge facing SEER and its customers is structural in nature: labour shortages and rising costs are driving automation in manufacturing and logistics worldwide. AMRs are increasingly taking on repetitive and dangerous transport tasks. At the same time, requirements are becoming increasingly individual: different industries, factory environments and production cycles require tailor-made solutions. What should not be individualised is the energy supply. It must function universally, scale reliably and not interrupt ongoing operations. This is exactly what inductive charging achieves: contactless energy transfer that works independently of the robot type, is wear-free and supplies the vehicles with energy during ongoing processes. SEER Robotics is starting with its forklift AMRs. It is precisely here, where high frequency of use and intensive operating cycles determine everyday life, that inductive charging fully exploits its efficiency advantage. For SEER Robotics, it was therefore clear early on that Wiferion, as an established reference for contactless charging technology in mobile robotics, was the right partner.
A standard for the open ecosystem
« When a platform provider with the reach of SEER Robotics chooses our technology, it confirms our approach: inductive charging is not a niche solution, but the infrastructure on which the next generation of autonomous robot fleets will be built, » says Patrik Frömmrich, Channel Sales & Project Manager at Wiferion. « For our customers in Europe and worldwide, this means that anyone who uses a robot based on the SEER platform today also gets a proven, scalable charging infrastructure. »
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Global Robotics Infrastructure Is Being Redefined
The partnership between SEER Robotics and Wiferion is more than a technology integration. It reflects a broader shift in how automation systems are designed and deployed worldwide. As mobile robotics scales across industries and regions, energy supply is no longer a product-level decision. It is becoming a foundational infrastructure layer that determines efficiency, scalability and long-term operability.
From Product to Infrastructure
Traditional robot manufacturers treat charging as a feature. Platform companies like SEER Robotics approach it differently. Their decisions impact thousands of robots across multiple manufacturers and industries. This changes the role of charging technology completely. It becomes a shared standard that enables interoperability across entire ecosystems.
Inductive charging fits this shift. It removes mechanical constraints, reduces wear and enables continuous operation without interrupting workflows. In high-frequency environments like logistics and manufacturing, this is not just a convenience. It is a structural advantage.
Standardization as a Strategic Lever
When a platform with global reach defines a standard, it influences how entire industries evolve. Charging infrastructure becomes part of the competitive landscape. Companies that align with scalable, universal solutions gain faster deployment capabilities and reduced operational complexity.
This is how ecosystems form. Not through individual products, but through shared infrastructure that others build upon. The integration of inductive charging into SEER’s platform is a step in that direction.
Why This Matters Globally
Automation is accelerating worldwide due to labor shortages, rising costs and increasing demand for flexibility. At the same time, production systems are becoming more decentralized and tailored to regional needs. What must remain consistent is the underlying infrastructure.
Technologies that work reliably across different environments, industries and geographies will define the next generation of automation. Inductive charging is emerging as one of those enabling technologies.
Scalability
Supports growing robot fleets without increasing maintenance complexity or downtime.
Flexibility
Works across different robot types, industries and production environments without redesign.
Reliability
Contactless energy transfer reduces wear and ensures consistent performance in demanding operations.
A Cross-Regional Technology Model
The collaboration between SEER Robotics and Wiferion also highlights a broader global dynamic. While Chinese companies are driving scale and ecosystem expansion in robotics, European technology providers continue to play a key role in critical infrastructure components.
This combination of scale and specialization is shaping how automation systems are built and deployed globally. It demonstrates that innovation in robotics is no longer confined to one region, but emerges through interconnected strengths across markets.
From Innovation to Industry Standard
As mobile robotics continues to expand, the focus is shifting from isolated innovations to integrated systems that work seamlessly at scale. Charging technology is a central part of this transition.
By combining an open robotics platform with a proven inductive charging solution, SEER Robotics and Wiferion are contributing to a future where energy supply is no longer a limitation, but an enabler of fully autonomous operations.
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