Wi-Charge ends: Wireless power pioneer ceases operations
Wireless power transfer pioneer Wi-Charge has ceased operations, with founder Ori Mor announcing the closure on LinkedIn, ending development of room-scale wireless charging for retail displays.
What happened to Wi-Charge?
Wireless power transfer pioneer Wi-Charge has ceased operations, according to an announcement by founder and CEO Ori Mor on LinkedIn. The company, which developed room-scale wireless power technology using infrared laser beams, focused on applications in digital signage and retail environments. Mor described the decision as emotional, marking the end of a venture that sought to eliminate power cables for low-power devices in commercial spaces. The closure was reported by invidis, a German trade magazine covering professional AV and the digital signage sector.
How did Wi-Charge technology work?
The Wi-Charge system transmitted electrical energy wirelessly over a distance of up to several meters using focused infrared light. A ceiling transmitter located compatible receivers — built into devices such as electronic shelf labels, small digital signs or sensors — and delivered up to several watts of power without physical connections.