Dutch charging automation startup Rocsys has introduced the S2, the second generation of its robotic charging system designed for electric vehicle fleets operating in ports, logistics hubs and other industrial environments.
The new system features a more compact design, expanded range of motion and greater durability for outdoor use compared with the company’s earlier charging robot, according to Rocsys.
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The company develops automated robotic charging arms that can be integrated with charging stations from multiple manufacturers, allowing vehicles to connect to chargers without human intervention. Rocsys said the technology is intended to support applications such as ports, distribution centres and autonomous vehicle fleets.
The S2 system uses computer vision and motion analysis to identify the position and orientation of a vehicle’s charging port with sub-millimetre accuracy. The robot can adjust in real time to varying parking positions and environmental conditions including rain, dust, shadows and low lighting.
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Rocsys said the S2 was specifically developed for harsher operating environments than its smaller M1 charging system, which is mainly aimed at robotaxi applications. The company highlighted ports and logistics centres as key target markets, noting that its earlier ROC-1 charging robot is already operating at the Port of Rotterdam.
The S2 charging robot will be available in two versions: a standard S2 model for general fleet operations and an S2-H heavy-duty variant designed for industrial environments. The heavy-duty version includes additional protective coatings, surround lighting and reflectors.
According to Rocsys, the system also incorporates IP-protected components, configurable force absorption and a seven-motor control system intended to support safe and stable charging operations.
“Rocsys S2 brings our hands-free charging technology into its next commercial phase,” Crijn Bouman, CEO and co-founder of Rocsys, said in a statement.
“Heavy-duty electric fleets need charging infrastructure that works reliably in real operating conditions, across mixed vehicles, chargers and site layouts,” Bouman added. “Built on more than six years of field experience, S2 gives customers a practical way to add hands-free charging to existing operations and keep vehicles ready when they are needed.”
