• China deploys ceiling-mounted robotic arms to charge EVs in parking garages. • Robots eliminate driver wait times by automatically connecting to charging points. • System converts parking spaces into charging hubs without installing individual chargers. • Video shows arm moving along overhead rail, supplying power to vehicles. • Deployment aims to reduce congestion and improve charging accessibility nationwide.

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  • China has deployed ceiling‑mounted robotic charging arms that move along overhead rails to supply power to electric vehicles in parking garages. The system, used nationwide, eliminates the need for individual chargers by allowing a single rail to serve an entire row of cars. Drivers request charging via a WeChat mini‑program or QR code, after which the robot locates the vehicle’s port with cameras and sensors and connects automatically. While the Level‑2 AC power limits charging speed compared to DC fast chargers, it is deemed adequate for vehicles parked long periods. Beijing plans to install 1,000 such robots in 150 facilities, and similar automated solutions are emerging in the U.S. and New York City.

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