WiPowerOne

WiPowerOne (와이파워원)

WiPowerOne

Company Profile: WiPowerOne
Company Overview WiPowerOne is a wireless power transfer technology pioneer spun off from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) in 2018. The company commercializes the OLEV (On-Line Electric Vehicle) technology, which allows electric vehicles (EVs) and robots to charge wirelessly while stationary or in motion. Their magnetic resonance technology is characterized by high efficiency (>90%) and a high tolerance for misalignment, making it ideal for autonomous mobility where human intervention is minimized.

Field
Information
Website
https://wipowerone.com
CES Page
View CES 2026 Exhibitor Page
CEO
Dong-Ho Cho (Professor, KAIST)
Headquarters
Daejeon, South Korea
Core Tech
Magnetic Resonance Wireless Power Transfer (85kHz), OLEV
Key Products
Wireless charging systems for EV Buses (150kW), Trucks (50kW), Passenger Cars (11~22kW), and Mobile Robots/AMRs (1~9kW).

Recent Strategic Movements (Last 6 Months - H2 2025)

• Award Winning Technology (Dec 2025): Won the Top Prize in the Startup category at the 4th Kia PBV (Purpose Built Vehicle) Idea Competition. WiPowerOne proposed a wireless charging solution for Kia's PV5 delivery trucks and taxis, recognized as essential for future unmanned autonomous PBV operations.
• Global Expansion (Oct 2025): Showcased wireless EV charging systems at the EV Auto Show 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and the Daegu International Future Mobility Expo (DIFA 2025). Demonstrated robot wireless charging integrated with Rainbow Robotics' AMR.
• Major Collaboration: Conducted Proof of Concept (PoC) projects with Mercedes-Benz Korea as part of "Startup Autobahn Korea 2024," focusing on wireless charging for electric vehicles. This included strategy meetings at Mercedes-Benz HQ in Stuttgart (Nov 2024/2025 cycle).

Strategic Partner Targeting for CES 2026
Based on WiPowerOne's recent win with Kia's PBV platform and its focus on "unmanned" charging for autonomous systems, the ideal meeting targets at CES 2026 are Autonomous Mobility Operators (Robotaxi/Shuttles), Tier 1 Automotive Suppliers, and Robotics Manufacturers.
1. Autonomous Mobility & Robotaxis
Target: Integrate wireless charging into autonomous fleets to remove the need for manual plug-in, enabling 24/7 continuous operation.

Company
CES Booth / Location
Why Meet? (Strategic Angle)
WeRide
North Hall — 10235

Exhibitor Details
Pitch: WeRide operates autonomous buses and robotaxis globally. WiPowerOne can offer a "park-and-charge" infrastructure that eliminates the downtime and labor costs associated with plug-in charging for their autonomous fleets.
Serve Robotics
Venetian Expo — Hall G (Eureka Park)

Exhibitor Details
Pitch: For sidewalk delivery robots, autonomous opportunity charging is critical. WiPowerOne's robot charging solution (1-9kW) allows robots to top up energy at merchant locations (restaurants) while waiting for orders.
Vueron Technology
West Hall — 3569

Exhibitor Details
Pitch: Vueron provides the LiDAR perception for autonomous driving. A partnership could explore integrating the charging receiver alignment system with their LiDAR perception stack for precise docking.
2. Tier 1 Suppliers & OEMs
Target: Joint development or licensing of high-power wireless charging modules for next-gen EV platforms.

Company
CES Booth / Location
Why Meet? (Strategic Angle)
Hyundai Mobis
West Hall — W317 (Meeting Room)

Exhibitor Details
Pitch: Leverage the recent Kia PBV award win. Propose a formal joint development project to integrate WiPowerOne's 22kW-50kW receiver pads directly into Hyundai Mobis's e-corner or chassis modules for the PV5/PV7 platforms.
Magna
West Hall — W222 (Meeting Room)

Exhibitor Details
Pitch: Magna is a key contract manufacturer and supplier for diverse OEMs. Pitch WiPowerOne’s technology as a value-add feature for Magna’s complete vehicle manufacturing & LGA (Liftgate/Access) systems.
ZF Group
West Hall — W302 (Meeting Room)

Exhibitor Details
Pitch: ZF is heavily invested in autonomous shuttles and next-gen mobility. Discuss applying WiPowerOne’s high-efficiency resonant charging to ZF’s autonomous shuttle operational models.
3. Infrastructure & Chipset Partners
Target: Supply chain integration and infrastructure deployment.

Company
CES Booth / Location
Why Meet? (Strategic Angle)
Qualcomm
West Hall — 5001

Exhibitor Details
Pitch: Qualcomm historically pioneered Halo wireless charging. Discuss compatibility with Snapdragon Digital Chassis or licensing opportunities to expand the 85kHz standard ecosystem.
EcoFlow
Central Hall — 14732

Exhibitor Details
Pitch: EcoFlow specializes in portable power. Explore a B2C "Garage Wireless Charger" powered by EcoFlow’s battery storage, allowing users to install wireless charging without heavy grid upgrades.
Suggested Meeting Agenda / Outreach Email Template
Subject: Collaboration Opportunity: CES 2026 / Wireless Charging for [Partner Name's] Autonomous Fleet

Body: "Dear [Name],

I am reaching out from WiPowerOne, a KAIST spin-off specializing in high-efficiency wireless power transfer. We recently won the Top Prize at the Kia PBV Idea Competition (Dec 2025) for our wireless charging solution designed for purpose-built autonomous vehicles.

At CES 2026, we are showcasing our 22kW-150kW wireless charging systems which are currently being verified with partners like Mercedes-Benz and Rainbow Robotics.

Given [Partner Name]'s leadership in [Autonomous Driving / EV Platforms], we believe our 'park-and-forget' charging infrastructure can significantly reduce your operational costs and increase fleet uptime.

Could we schedule a brief 15-minute discussion at your booth [Booth Number]?"