Warehouse automation firm Symbotic has announced a partnership with UK-based Nyobolt to integrate new high-performance battery technology into its SymBot™ autonomous mobile robots. The innovation promises ultra-fast charging and six times more energy capacity than the existing system, while remaining retrofittable for current customer fleets.
The new power solution, which is also 40% lighter than the ultracapacitors used in today’s SymBots, reduces the weight of the power supply and extends operational reliability. It offers at least 10 times the cycle life of traditional lithium-ion batteries, significantly increasing durability and performance.
According to Symbotic, the technology will be particularly valuable for large, connected systems. With up to six times more energy, the robots will be able to handle more work, travel further between charges, and remain teleoperated for longer, enhancing flexibility, speed and efficiency across warehouse supply chains.
“This innovation will help us push beyond the limits of today’s technology,” said James Kuffner, Chief Technology Officer at Symbotic. “Improvements in battery power unlock the future, enabling us to continue developing and deploying additional capabilities and new, advanced technologies that will make our bots smarter, more durable, and more productive. This is another step forward in our vision to reimagine the supply chain, and will further enhance the benefits of the Symbotic System for our customers.”
Nyobolt’s Founder and CEO, Sai Shivareddy, said: “As Symbotic continues to transform warehouse automation, we’re proud to power that revolution. Nyobolt’s high-performance batteries ensure Symbotic’s autonomous robots never stop moving. Together, we’re accelerating progress by optimizing 24/7 operations and setting a new standard for speed and efficiency while delivering long life cycles.”
Symbotic has already been deploying the technology in production on a limited basis since June 2025 and plans to fully integrate it into new SymBot production this September. The system will be retrofit-compatible with earlier generations of SymBot robots and remains compatible with existing Symbotic System charging infrastructure.
Symbotic is based in Wilmington, Massachusetts, while Nyobolt is headquartered in Cambridge, UK, with research and development operations in the Boston area. Symbotic also holds a minority investment in Nyobolt.