Ben Waters
Ben Waters is the co-founder and CEO of WiBotic, a startup where he continues to lead.
WiBotic launches Commander software to orchestrate per-robot wireless charging for fleets, priced per robot per month
Seattle startup WiBotic launched Commander, a fleet energy-management software that schedules and orchestrates wireless charging for drones, robots and other mobile devices to simplify charging logistics as deployments scale. The service is priced per robot per month, with final pricing still being refined.
WiBotic wins FCC authorization for 300-watt wireless charging system for drones and robots
Seattle startup WiBotic received FCC authorization for its wireless charging system that delivers up to 300 watts to power drones, robots and other devices, claiming greater range and reliability than contact-based chargers.
WiBotic raises $5.7M Series A to scale wireless charging and fleet power software for robots and drones
Seattle-based WiBotic raised $5.7 million in Series A funding to accelerate development of its near-field wireless charging stations and fleet power-management software for robots and drones, bringing total funding to nearly $9 million. The company, spun out of the University of Washington five years ago, says its technology enables scalable, contactless charging useful for automated deployments and COVID-19–era social distancing.
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WiBotic Co-founder and CEO · current
