Rocsys and Einride have successfully demonstrated hands-free charging for an autonomous electric freight vehicle. The test, carried out at the AstaZero proving ground in Sweden, was part of the European Union-backed MODI project, which aims to advance autonomous transport technologies.
The trial involved the integration of Rocsys’ robotic charging solution with Einride’s autonomous electric truck. The system enables vehicles to recharge automatically without human intervention, supporting round-the-clock operations and reducing reliance on manual processes.
The demonstration took place at AstaZero AB, a facility owned by the RISE Research Institutes of Sweden and described as the world’s first full-scale independent test environment for automated transport systems. It offered a controlled setting to evaluate how autonomous vehicles and hands-free charging systems function together in realistic logistics scenarios.
Rocsys’ charging technology is based on soft robotics, computer vision, and a monitoring platform known as the Rocsys Portal. The company supports open standards, allowing its system to be used with mixed fleets across various sectors.
“This demonstration shows that autonomous mobility and charging technology are ready for large-scale deployment in freight transport,” said Pia Wijk, project manager at Einride. “By collaborating with suppliers and operators, we aim to explore how logistics can be made safer, more efficient and sustainable.”
The MODI project, co-financed by the European Union, brings together industry partners to explore the viability of autonomous transport corridors and associated infrastructure. Rocsys and Einride’s contribution focuses on removing one of the key barriers to full automation in logistics—manual vehicle charging.
