Rocsys and EasyMile Announce Autonomous Charging Collaboration

Rocsys and EasyMile Announce Autonomous Charging Collaboration

In a significant step towards a future of fully autonomous industrial vehicle operations, EasyMile and Rocsys have started working together to introduce fully autonomous charging solutions within the EasyMile offering. By combining Rocsys' cutting-edge seamless charging technology with EasyMile's expertise in autonomous vehicle (AV) fleets, the collaboration aims to increase the efficiency and reliability of industrial AV operations.

EasyMile already supplies EV solutions to leading global brands including BMW Group, John Deere, and Daimler. Rocsys, part of the robotic charging consortium ROCIN-ECO alongside brands including Audi, Ford and Mercedez-Benz, works with automotive brands, ports, and logistics operators, including Autocar, SSA Marine and Taylor Machine Works.

The partnership aligns with EasyMile and Rocsys’s vision of a future where industrial AVs can seamlessly charge themselves, without any human intervention or downtime. It aims to facilitate AV fleets that can operate continuously, maximizing uptime and productivity.

"Having an autonomous transport operation is not just about driving; it's about providing a comprehensive, industrialized, and certified solution," stated Alban Brisy, Director of Business Development at EasyMile. "Since 2020, we have been diligently developing the best autonomous transport solution, and we are thrilled to announce the successful qualification of Rocsys' solution with our autonomous terminal trucks. This qualification marks a crucial step towards providing fully certified autonomous container transport solutions by 2025."

Rocsys, renowned for its CE-certified autonomous charging systems, brings unparalleled expertise in automated charging technology. Elwin Roetman, Director of Strategic Accounts and Partnerships at Rocsys explained "At Rocsys, we have developed a hands-free charging system that can seamlessly charge any vehicle without human intervention, perfect for operations built around self-driving vehicles where human intervention is light. We are delighted to partner with EasyMile and demonstrate the compatibility of our systems, showcasing to seaports and all autonomous electric vehicle (EV) fleet managers that our solutions can deliver real benefits in terms of scalability, safety, efficiency, and uptime."

"This partnership represents a significant leap forward in the advancement of autonomous vehicle technology. As leaders in our respective fields, EasyMile and Rocsys are committed to driving innovation and shaping the future of industrial AV fleets."

Through next-generation soft robotics, AI-driven computer vision, and data-driven services, EasyMile and Rocsys will enable automated charging from the moment vehicles dock until they are fully charged. The partnership will also offer smart booking and dispatch services, optimizing asset utilization and enhancing operational efficiency.

About Rocsys:

Rocsys is the global leader in hands-free charging solutions for electric vehicles. The company’s cutting-edge technology, including next generation soft robotics, AI-driven computer vision, and data-driven services, unlocks greater efficiency, safety, seamlessness, sustainability and scalability for the world’s leading ports operators, logistics companies and automotive brands. With operations in Europe and the United States, Rocsys plays a leading role in shaping standards that will unify a powerful EV ecosystem through industry consortiums and strategic partnerships with multinational corporations and OEMs.

Contact Rocsys:
Sandra Idzenga
Head of Marketing & Communications

M: +31 6 1943 20 47
E: sidzenga@rocsys.com
W: www.rocsys.com

About EasyMile

EasyMile is a leader in software and complete solutions for driverless transport.  It partners with blue-chip manufacturers to autonomize their vehicles with award-winning technology built on safety-by-design, ready for deployment today, with clear client benefits.

Since 2014, the company has become known for quality delivery and real-world deployments. EasyMile’s proven technology has driven autonomously in 400+ locations in more than 30 countries, over 1,000,000km.

With several mass operations around the world EasyMile was the first to deploy fully driverless at Level 4 of autonomous driving and has the highest number of remotely supervised operations (10+) on the market to date. It is also the first autonomous vehicle solutions provider to be ISO 9001:2015 certified.

EasyMile has more than 250 employees in four locations (Toulouse, Berlin, Denver and Singapore), doubling its headcount every 2 years.

Contact Easymile:
Benieke Treverton
Head of Communications
E: benieke.treverton@easymile.com
W: EasyMile.com

Publication date: April 16, 2024