Symbotic today said it is integrating new Nyobolt battery technology into its SymBot autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs. The new power technology, which has been in use on a limited basis since June 2025, is 40% lighter than current ultracapacitors.
Symbotic delivers high-volume, high-throughput automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) for warehouse automation. The company‘s AMRs crawl through the storage array to acquire and store bins filled with product inventory. The SymBots are electrically powered, and energy management is a key constraint in the operational efficiency of the system.
Nyobolt’s solution has six times the energy capacity of the original SymBot ultracapacitors. In addition, the company’s batteries reduce the mass of the individual AMR as it climbs through the structure.
The result is an increase in the SymBots’ operational window and a cycle life to least 10 times that of traditional lithium-ion technology.
“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,” he added. “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.”
Kuffner delivered the keynote address at the 2025 Robotics Summit & Expo in Boston this past spring. In the session, he discussed how rapid progress in machine learning, computer vision, and perception, as well as increased computing power, has enabled a new generation of robots that can operate reliably in semi-structured environments like warehouses.
Nyobolt is innovating mobile power solutions
According to Nyobolt, the new system delivers Instant power response (<1 ms) for critical systems, keeping mobile robot operation running smoothly even during sudden spikes in demand. The system is built to last for multiple full recharge cycles an hour, 24/7 over many years.
Cambridge, U.K.-based Nyobolt said it offers high power density and delivers 20x more energy density than super-caps while matching lithium-ion energy levels and enabling ultra-fast charge times from 0% to 80% in under five minutes.
The new batteries are backward-compatible with previous-generation SymBots, as well as with existing Symbotic charging infrastructure.
“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,” said Sai Shivareddy, founder and CEO of Nyobolt. “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 continues to innovate
Nyobolt’s power system will be incorporated into all new SymBots starting this month. Wilmington, Mass.-based Symbotic released its next-generation storage automation earlier this year.
The company said its warehouse automation is designed to significantly increase storage capacity, accelerate deployment, and provide enhanced safety features. It provides flexible, ultra-high-density warehouse automation to ensure the reliable flow of goods to consumers, said Symbotic.