Yank Technologies Awarded NASA Contracts for Wireless Power Systems
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BROOKLYN, N.Y., Oct. 6, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Yank Technologies, a leader in long-range, high-power wireless charging, has been awarded two Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I contracts from NASA to develop advanced wireless power technologies for robotic systems operating on the Moon and Mars. These contracts are part of NASA's ongoing efforts to prepare for sustained lunar surface missions, where reliable power transmission is critical.
The first contract focuses on developing a modular, kilowatt-class wireless power system designed to reduce the risk of power transfer disruptions caused by regolith accumulation. This technology is particularly important as regolith, or lunar soil, can insulate conductive terminals, interfering with power transfer and posing a significant mission risk. The system is designed to maintain reliable power transfer even when the transmitter and receiver are not precisely aligned, adjusting dynamically to different power levels and product positions.
The second contract involves the development of a high-power density AC-DC converter with real-time self-diagnostics. This converter is designed to deliver kilowatt-class power in a smaller, lighter form factor while continuously monitoring operating conditions such as voltage, current, and component temperature. This monitoring capability is crucial for identifying potential system degradation during operation, ensuring the reliability of power delivery.
Both technologies are modular and scalable, supporting NASA's goal of developing adaptable power systems for a range of vehicles, payloads, and scientific equipment in future lunar and planetary missions.
Yank Technologies has been at the forefront of wireless power technology, focusing on long-range, high-power wireless charging. The company's innovations in resonant inductive technology have enabled the development of scalable solutions for various power and distance requirements. With these new contracts, Yank Technologies is poised to contribute significantly to NASA's ambitious lunar and planetary exploration programs.
The company's modular and scalable wireless power systems are designed to address the unique challenges of operating robotic systems in lunar and planetary environments. Regolith can accumulate on the conductive terminals of electrical connectors, where its strong insulating properties can interfere with power transfer, presenting a significant mission risk. Additionally, increasingly power-intensive missions require more compact and efficient power conversion with built-in diagnostics to monitor system performance.
Under the first award, Yank Technologies is developing a modular, kilowatt-class wireless power system for NASA robotic vehicles and equipment. By transferring power without physical contact, the system is designed to reduce the risk of connector degradation caused by regolith accumulation. The technology is also designed to maintain reliable power transfer when the transmitter and receiver are not precisely aligned, adjusting dynamically for different power levels and product positions.
Under the second award, Yank Technologies is developing a high-power density AC-DC converter with real-time self-diagnostics. The converter is designed to deliver kilowatt-class power in a smaller, lighter form factor while monitoring operating conditions such as voltage, current, and component temperature to identify potential system degradation during operation.
Both technologies are modular and scalable, supporting NASA's goal of developing adaptable power systems for a range of vehicles, payloads, and scientific equipment in future lunar and planetary missions. These innovations are expected to enhance the reliability and efficiency of power transmission for NASA's robotic systems, ensuring successful missions on the Moon and Mars.