Energous, Powercast Announce Wireless Power Products for 2021

Energous said Wednesday its WattUp wireless charging technology is being used in a sensor for horses that’s expected to reach the market in Q1. The American Equus EQx VitalsSensor, targeted to the professional horse racing market, monitors and tracks horses’ vital statistics, such as temperature, heart rate and leg position, the companies said. Also in the wireless power market, Powercast said Tuesday it will highlight a wireless charging grip for Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers during CES 2021. The company shipped RF power products for over 10 new industries last year, including sensors, automotive, retail, CE and entertainment. The wireless power market is expected to reach $29.23 billion by 2027, it said.