Reach Power and Panasonic Electric Works Sign MOU to Explore New Applications for Wireless Power, Including Smart Building and Robotics
Collaboration aims to develop Reach’s wireless power technology for indoor service robots, connected devices, and
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Reach Power (Reach), a leader in wireless power beaming, today announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Panasonic Electric Works Co., Ltd., Osaka, Japan, to jointly explore the application of Reach’s wireless power beaming technology for smart building, robotics, and connected device use cases in Japan.
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Chris Davlantes, Founder and CEO of Reach and Masaaki Isoda, CTO of Panasonic Electric Works sign the MOU at Reach Headquarters in Redwood City, California.
The collaboration will focus on evaluating how wireless power can support indoor service robots, smart building infrastructure, and other connected systems that may benefit from more flexible, cable-free power delivery. The companies plan to assess technical feasibility, customer value, business viability, development requirements, and Japan-specific regulatory considerations.
“Reach is building wireless power infrastructure for systems that need to operate with fewer constraints from cables, chargers, and battery swaps,” said Chris Davlantes, Founder and CEO of Reach Power. “Working with Panasonic Electric Works gives us the opportunity to explore how that same capability can support commercial environments such as smart buildings, robotics, and connected devices. We are excited to collaborate with Panasonic Electric Works as we evaluate the technical and market potential for wireless power in Japan.”
“Smart buildings, connected systems, robotics, and the growing use of sensors are creating new requirements for how power is delivered and utilized within buildings,” added Masaaki Isoda, CTO, Panasonic Electric Works. “Through our collaboration with Reach, we look forward to exploring how wireless power can unlock new applications, enhance operational flexibility, and create future business opportunities for customers and building operators in Japan.”
Under the MOU, which establishes a framework for joint evaluation and planning, Panasonic Electric Works will contribute use-case development, market insights, customer engagement, and support for Japan regulatory considerations. Reach will provide wireless power technical expertise, system design support, and data needed to evaluate potential prototype and demonstration pathways.
Reach’s wireless power beaming systems are designed to deliver energy to receivers without requiring physical contact, fixed charging pads, or wired connections. The company’s work spans defense, industrial, robotics, smart infrastructure, and autonomous systems applications where power availability can limit operational flexibility.
About Reach
Reach develops wireless power-beaming systems that deliver safe, targeted RF energy over distance — keeping drones, unattended ground sensors, ground robots, and other electronic systems continuously operational without cables or battery swaps. The technology reduces logistics burden and supply chain risk across defense, public safety, and industrial markets.
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About Panasonic Electric Works Co., Ltd.
Panasonic Electric Works Co., Ltd. manufactures and provides electrical equipment for homes, offices, hotels, commercial and sports facilities, and other environments. Guided by its purpose, “Brightening Today. Powering the Future.”, the company creates safer, smarter, and more sustainable environments.
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