Experimental demonstration (VIDEO)

Optica

Caption

The spherical ball lens retroreflector helps facilitate transmitter-receiver alignment, which maximizes power transfer efficiency. The system also automatically shifts to a safe low power delivery state if an object or a person blocks the line of sight between the transmitter and receiver.

Credit

Jinyong Ha, Sejong University

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