Wireless Power Transfer: Applications and Future Directions
Wambui Kibibi J.
School of Natural and Applied Sciences Kampala International University Uganda
ABSTRACT
Across many sectors, including consumer electronics, medical devices, and the automotive industry, Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) has emerged as a revolutionary technology. This work investigates the basic principles of Wireless Power Transfer (WPT), classifying it into near-field and far-field techniques, and analyses its use in supplying power to devices without physical connections. The analysis presents an evaluation of the use of WPT in consumer electronics, the medical industry, and electric cars, emphasising the technology’s potential to transform these areas. Furthermore, the study discusses the obstacles related to efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance that impede the extensive use of WPT. Lastly, the future prospects of Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) are examined, with an emphasis on developing technologies that may enhance its economic feasibility and incorporation into common applications.
Keywords: Wireless Power Transfer, Near-field Methods, Far-field Methods, Consumer Electronics, Medical Devices.