Robotic arm dismantles new energy battery

Can robotics help EV battery disassembly?

This paper analyses the use of robotics for EVs’ battery pack disassembly to enable the extraction of the battery modules preserving their integrity for further reuse or recycling.

Does robotic disassembly support circularity of electric vehicle batteries?

Design for disassembly to support circularity of EVB at their End-of-Life (EoL). This review examines the robotic disassembly of electric vehicle batteries, a critical concern as the adoption of electric vehicles increases worldwide.

Can a robot adapt to the disassembly process?

The disassembly process of the EVB requires multiple methods and tools. Only a few reviewed publications presented an ATC to enable the robot to adapt to the tasks required during disassembly. The considerable variability of battery design and models imposes the use of a wide range of disassembly devices, demanding extreme flexibility.

Can a robotic cell disassemble a battery pack?

The analysis highlights that a complete automatic disassembly remains difficult, while human-robot collaborative disassembly guarantees high flexibility and productivity. The paper introduces guidelines for designing a robotic cell to disassemble a battery pack with the support of an operator.

How difficult is it to automate battery disassembly?

However, the current lack of standardisation in design remains a significant barrier to automating battery disassembly . Additionally, the uncertain conditions of end-of-life or damaged EVBs add to the complexity of executing the disassembly process effectively.

How many batteries can a robotic disassembly system disassemble?

The automated system has been in development since July 2019 with several demonstrations and was developed as part of DOE’s Critical Materials Institute. Thus far, the robotic disassembly process has disassembled a few dozen batteries, McIntyre said, concentrating instead on handling a variety of pack configurations.