Willo Technologies, a Finnish deep-tech firm, has emerged from two years of stealth to showcase a breakthrough in wireless power delivery. Unlike existing systems that require charging pads or precise positioning, Willo’s technology enables devices to receive power while moving or rotating 360 degrees. By eliminating the need for cables or line-of-sight alignment, the company aims to transform industrial automation, robotics, and spatial computing. The system is currently being demonstrated to industry partners and global manufacturers to address the long-standing limitations of autonomous hardware.
Helsinki-based Willo Technologies Oy made its public debut this week at an event in Las Vegas, introducing a system that solves one of the most persistent hurdles in energy transmission: the requirement for physical alignment. The company’s technology allows multiple devices to draw power wirelessly through the air, even while in motion or fully misaligned. This marks a significant departure from traditional induction coils or directional beaming systems that typically fail when a device shifts its position or orientation.
According to CTO Nam Ha-Van, the primary challenge in wireless power has never been the transmission itself, but rather maintaining a stable connection during rotation and movement. Willo’s solution operates without the need for charging pads, ports, or a clear line-of-sight between the source and the receiver. This flexibility is expected to be particularly beneficial for robotics and industrial automation, where power cables often restrict the range of motion and the overall autonomy of mechanical systems.
The company’s founding team brings together high-level academic research and established industrial experience. CEO Harri Santamala, who previously co-founded the autonomous vehicle firm Sensible4, leads a group that includes hardware veterans from Microsoft, Nokia, and Oura. By combining post-doctoral research from European, American, and Japanese institutions with large-scale manufacturing expertise, Willo is positioning itself to scale its technology for global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
While the current demonstration is not a consumer product launch, it has already sparked interest from global industrial players. Marko Voutilainen, the company’s President, noted that most physical systems are currently designed around the constraints of power cables, which remains a primary barrier to achieving true autonomy in robotics. Willo is currently engaged in early-stage discussions regarding paid proof-of-concept projects, aiming to integrate its technology into the next generation of industrial and spatial computing hardware.