Volkswagen has unveiled a prototype of its mobile charging robot that wheels over to electric vehicles and refills them with power.
The fully autonomous machine is designed for parking areas, such as underground garages, and is set to be rolled out sometime next year.
The robot tows a battery pack to a parked vehicle, which it prompts to open the charging socket flap, then connects the plug and decouples once charging is complete.
The prototype is inspired by a 2019 proof-of-concept and is fitted with large blinking eyes and R2-D2 noises.
Volkswagen has unveiled a prototype of its mobile charging robot that wheels over to electric vehicles and refills them with power