5 Companies at CES Launching Products Using Energous WattUp Technology

Over-the-air wireless charging technology company Energous said in a Wednesday announcement its WattUp technology will be unveiled in new products by five CE partners and a medical device company at CES. Other companies will make similar introductions in coming months, it said, as Energous looks to build the WattUp ecosystem that will “fundamentally change how people charge many different electronics.” Scalable WattUp receiver technology can be charged by small, contact-based portable transmitters to “forthcoming” larger transmitters that charge at distances up to 15 feet, said the company. Charging experiences are possible in homes, offices and cars, it said. CE products launching at CES with WattUp technology include the Chipolo Plus Gen 2 Bluetooth tracker that lets users track items such as a wallet, luggage, keys and phone; the Chipolo Sticker tracking device; the Peri MicroPack rapid charger; SK Telesys’ hearing aid and smart ID card; and Tactual Labs’ Prism touch pen. Sejin Electronics will show a universal miniature WattUp transmitter at Energous’ suite at the Hard Rock Hotel.