Lithium Battery Solutions for Commercial Food Delivery Robots

1. Introduction

Commercial food delivery robots have rapidly expanded across hotels, hospitals, restaurants, campuses, and shopping malls.
Their ability to autonomously navigate, deliver meals, and reduce labor pressure makes them essential to the modern service
industry. Behind their reliable movement and long operating hours is a stable, high-performance battery system.
SHENZHEN PKNERGY ENERGY Co., Ltd. provides custom lithium battery packs engineered specifically for commercial delivery robots,
offering long runtime, high safety, and consistent power output for 24/7 operation.:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

2. Application Background

Food delivery robots integrate autonomous navigation, LiDAR, motors, AI processors, sensors, and wireless communication modules.
These functions demand continuous and dependable energy supply. Key requirements include:

Long operating time to support full-day restaurant or hotel service
Fast charging capability for turnover during peak meal hours
High discharge current for motor-driven mobility
Stable voltage for sensors, cameras, and navigation units
High cycle life for daily charge/discharge usage
Reliable BMS to ensure safety during operation
Compliance with transport safety and global certification standards

When low-quality batteries are used, robots may suffer from overheating, voltage drop during acceleration, reduced runtime, or
early capacity degradation. PKNERGY addresses these issues with precisely engineered lithium battery packs designed for service
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3. PKNERGY Battery Solutions for Food Delivery Robots

PKNERGY offers a wide range of customizable Li-ion and LiFePO₄ battery systems to meet commercial robot requirements, covering
various voltage levels, capacities, and structural designs tailored to the robot’s chassis, drive system, and working cycles.

Our experience extends across service robots, AGVs, AMRs and mobile robots, supported by dedicated

mobile robot power solutions
.

4. Chemistry Options

Li-ion (18650/21700) Packs – High energy density and long runtime, suitable for compact robots where space is limited.
LiFePO₄ Packs – Ultra-high safety and long cycle life (2000+ cycles), ideal for daily high-load usage and applications
that require long service life and stable performance.
(Custom LiFePO₄ battery)
High-power Li-polymer Batteries – Designed for slim or lightweight robot structures and integrated designs where weight
and shape must be optimized.
(Custom Li-ion polymer battery)

5. Electrical Specifications

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Nominal Voltage: 12V / 24V / 36V / 48V (customizable)
Capacity Range: 10Ah–60Ah+ depending on robot size and required runtime
Continuous Discharge: Up to 2C–5C for traction motors and drive systems
Fast Charging Support: 1C and higher, designed around your charging strategy

PKNERGY can tailor the pack design according to motor power, slope performance, target working hours (e.g. 10–16 hours per charge),
and charging windows during off-peak periods.

6. Smart BMS Features

To ensure safety and seamless integration with the robot control system, PKNERGY applies smart BMS architecture with:

Overcharge and over-discharge protection
High-current motor protection and short-circuit protection
Cell balancing to extend pack lifecycle
Temperature monitoring via NTC sensors
CANBus / RS485 communication for system-level monitoring
Optional SOC / remaining power indicator modules

Our BMS can be adapted to the communication protocol of your existing AGV / AMR platform or food delivery robot controller.

7. Mechanical & Structural Options

Mechanical robustness is critical for robots operating on uneven surfaces, ramps, and busy commercial environments.
PKNERGY provides:

Modular battery pack design for easy replacement and scalability
High-strength plastic or metal casing for impact and collision resistance
Custom connectors and wiring harnesses adapted to robot installation
Anti-vibration designs and mounting structures for moving robots

8. Certifications

To support global deployment of commercial robots, PKNERGY provides the following battery-related certifications::contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

UN38.3 and MSDS for transportation safety
IEC62133 and UL1642 for cell and pack safety (depending on project requirements)
CE / RoHS compliance for complete robot systems

9. Value for Buyers, Engineers & Project Managers

PKNERGY supports robotics OEMs and integrators with:

Fast sampling within 10–15 days
Low MOQ for prototype and pilot stages
Complete OEM/ODM customization including BMS tuning and structural design
A-grade cell sourcing for stable performance and supply continuity
Long-term manufacturing stability with automated production lines
Comprehensive testing under vibration, temperature, and high-current loads

These advantages accelerate robot development, reduce technical risk, and ensure reliable real-world operation in hotels,
restaurants, hospitals, and malls.

10. Case Study: Delivery Robot Manufacturer in Asia

A well-known service robot company required a high-safety, long-cycle battery system to support continuous daily operation.
PKNERGY designed a 48V 30Ah LiFePO₄ battery pack with CANBus communication, customized for their food delivery robot platform.:contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Achieved up to 16 hours of continuous operation per charge
Battery cycle life exceeded 2000+ cycles, lowering replacement costs
Improved motor performance due to stable discharge characteristics
Seamless CANBus integration with the robot’s control system

11. Why PKNERGY

20+ years of lithium battery customization expertise
Extensive experience in robotics, AGV, AMR, and service robot applications
A-grade cell partnerships with major cell manufacturers
Strict quality management and automated assembly lines
Global shipping capability with full battery certification support

For broader robot and AGV projects, refer to our

AGV Power Solution

and

Mobile Robot Power Solution
.

12. FAQ: Delivery Robot Battery Design

Q1: How many hours can a food delivery robot run on one charge?

Runtime depends on the battery capacity, robot weight, route length, and average speed. In many projects, a 48V 30Ah
LiFePO₄ pack can support 10–16 hours of operation per charge. PKNERGY will size the pack based on your real working
conditions and charging schedule.

Q2: Should I choose Li-ion or LiFePO₄ for my delivery robot?

Li-ion (NCM/NCA) packs offer higher energy density and are suitable when space is highly constrained. LiFePO₄ packs
provide superior safety and cycle life, which is ideal for robots operating every day in commercial environments.
PKNERGY can compare both options for your case and recommend the best solution.

Q3: Can the battery communicate with my robot controller?

Yes. Our smart BMS supports CANBus or RS485 communication, and we can adapt the protocol to your controller’s requirements.
This allows real-time monitoring of SOC, voltage, current, temperature, and alarms.

Q4: What certifications are needed for exporting food delivery robots with batteries?

Typically, UN38.3 and MSDS are required for battery transport, while CE/RoHS are necessary for the whole robot system.
For some markets, IEC62133 or UL1642 may also be requested. PKNERGY can help you prepare the needed documents and tests.

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