SK On: Solid-State Robot Batteries Must Justify 4x Manufacturing Cost for 8-Hour Shifts to Replace Lithium-Ion

Summary

SK On suggests that solid-state batteries could enable industrial robots to operate for eight-hour shifts, addressing a key limitation of current lithium-ion batteries. While solid-state batteries are significantly more expensive, increasing a robot's battery cost from under 2% to around 8%, their higher energy density could justify the investment through improved productivity and lower total cost of ownership for specific industrial applications.