Automate and Speed Up Solar Energy Research with Robots
A Unique Robotic Measurement System to Speed Up Research on Solar Materials
Tags: Osaka University, Japan, Energy & Environment, Electronics & Robotics
The invention is a robotic system to accelerate solar material research, evaluating 576 samples for efficient, non-toxic solar cells. The system automates spectroscopy, microscopy, and conductivity analyses, reducing research time significantly. It leverages AI to analyze data, offering insights into material properties. This innovation aims to discover new solar cell materials that are cost-effective and safe, moving closer to the future of solar energy.
IP Type or Form Factor: Process & Method; Material
TRL: Not specified
Industry or Tech Area: Solar Energy; Robotics