In theory, this creates a scenario where the remote will never truly run out of power.
But why stop at remotes?
Could RF charging be used for other small electronic devices that require relatively modest amounts of power?
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And, since it’s just using radio waves, multiple devices could be charged simultaneously.
According to Tian, cost is another hurdle RF charging still has to overcome.
This means it might be some time before we see the technology appear in more typical consumer electronics.
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“Using radio waves for charging is too expensive compared to wired charging,” Tian stated.
“One has to pay about 50% more to charge their equipment using radio waves.
It took years of development and adoption from multiple hardware companies.
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