Wi-Charge Shuts Down: Wireless Power Pioneer Ceases Operations
Wireless power transmission 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 transmission pioneer Wi-Charge has ceased operations, according to an announcement from founder and CEO Ori Mor on LinkedIn. The company, which developed room-scale wireless power technology using infrared laser beams, targeted 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 publication covering the professional AV and digital signage sectors.
How did Wi-Charge's technology work?
Wi-Charge's system transmitted electrical power wirelessly over distances of up to several meters using focused infrared light. A ceiling-mounted transmitter located compatible receivers — embedded in devices such as electronic shelf labels, small signag