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Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz
Stephen,
I think that the greatest potential for these caps lie in DC/DC convertors which is the implied application in devices like UPS and rail backup systems. As yet, that application is not available for use on our robots under robot rules (other than in the PD) at present.
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backup power systems is definitely one good application, though, I think there are many other applications that these may be well suited for that aren't considered currently due to a variety of reasons. Some of these reasons have to do with this technology being relatively young.
Their novelty is the "infinite" number of charge discharge cycles that and much larger charge/discharge rate. There have been some uc only drills/screwdrivers produced commercially and many studies on ultracaps positive impact in electric vehicle topologies when used in power buffering.
Due to the short time we operate these matches this may be an application they might be suited, but again cost here is a huge factor. I just see these large battery cabinets and charge management systems teams have made (some teams I've seen hauling around 10-15 batteries to an event). It just seems like there may be a better option.
If you had one element that never needed replacement and could be charged fully from dead in a 5-10 minutes time frame, I might be nuts but I think that would be a useful technology assuming it could meet the power demand properly.