"Freeing Drones from Battery Constraints" SolaNika and EAMS Robotics Conclude Basic Agreement on Laser Wireless Power Transfer to Drones

SolaNika Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative: Mai Kikuchi) is pleased to announce the conclusion of a basic agreement for a business alliance with EAMS Robotics Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture; Representative: Eiji Soya). This basic agreement aims to develop long-endurance drones that can be utilized in security and disaster response, by integrating SolaNika's laser wireless power transfer technology with EAMS Robotics' drone development technology.

About the Collaboration between SolaNika and EAMS Robotics

SolaNika develops laser wireless power transfer technology based on research results from Tokyo Tech. Among these, it has a strong advantage in auto-imaging technology and predictive tracking technology, which continuously irradiate optimized lasers to receiving cells while tracking moving objects in 3D.

EAMS Robotics, headquartered in Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture, is a drone manufacturer that develops, manufactures, and supports the operation of industrial drones nationwide. It is leading the social implementation of the domestic drone industry by promoting advanced initiatives in both institutional and technical aspects, such as obtaining Type II certification and supporting Level 4 flights.

In this basic agreement, with the goal of achieving long-endurance drone flights using laser wireless power transfer technology, both parties will collaborate to advance technological development and consider commercialization.

The development of these long-endurance drones is expected to enable the realization of the following use cases:

• Security drones that eliminate downtime due to battery replacement, ensuring uninterrupted surveillance.

• Disaster response drones that can stay airborne for extended periods during earthquakes, tsunamis, and other disasters to assess damage and search for survivors.

• Inspection drones that can complete inspections of large-scale infrastructure such as power lines and rivers in a single operation, without worrying about battery life.

[Comment from Mai Kikuchi, Representative Director, SolaNika Co., Ltd.]

We are delighted to have this opportunity to collaborate with EAMS Robotics, a leader in the drone industry. Drones are already widely used in logistics, inspection, and disaster response, and further sophistication is expected with the performance improvement of semiconductors and AI. However, the potential of drones has been hindered by battery constraints. To extend flight time, it is necessary to increase batteries, but more batteries lead to increased aircraft weight and reduced flight efficiency. Laser wireless power transfer technology solves this dilemma.

By combining EAMS Robotics' drone control and development technology with laser wireless power transfer technology, we aim to further unleash the potential of drones.

[Comment from Eiji Soya, Representative Director, EAMS Robotics Co., Ltd.]

While the utilization of drones is rapidly expanding as social infrastructure, the limitation of flight time has been a major challenge for practical implementation. We feel it is highly significant to be able to start an initiative that can fundamentally solve this problem through collaboration with SolaNika, which possesses wireless power transfer technology. In this project, we aim to realize drones that can operate continuously for long periods by fusing flight vehicle and power supply technologies. We believe this will bring unprecedented operational models to fields such as disaster response, infrastructure inspection, security, and defense.

About Recruitment

SolaNika is strengthening recruitment, especially for development members, to expand its business. If you resonate with our mission to "unleash the shackles of energy through laser wireless power transfer and accelerate human progress," please contact us via the inquiry form below.

<Desired Candidate Profile>

• Individuals with strengths in optics, mechanics, electrical engineering, control, or software.

• Those who enjoy thinking about the entire system, transcending disciplinary boundaries.

• Those who are committed to carrying out research, design, and verification as their own responsibility.

• Those who are excited by unprecedented challenges.

We value attitude towards technology and ownership more than titles or years of experience.

Student interns, side jobs, full-time employees, and CXO candidates are all welcome.

<Working Style>

• Full flex-time (an environment where you can work with discretion)

• Annual salary: 4 to 12 million JPY + stock options available

*Determined flexibly based on role, skills, and commitment.

◎Inquiry Form: https://solanika.com/contact

About SolaNika Co., Ltd.

SolaNika Co., Ltd. is a startup established in May 2025, based on research results from Tokyo Tech, with the mission to "unleash the shackles of energy through laser wireless power transfer and accelerate human progress."

With laser wireless power transfer technology at its core, the company is initially tackling societal challenges through terrestrial applications, focusing on drones. Ultimately, it aims to establish the foundation for energy transmission technology in space, striving to realize next-generation energy infrastructure that supports lunar exploration and space infrastructure construction.

[Company Overview]

Company Name: SolaNika Co., Ltd.

Headquarters: Cosmos Aoyama Cosmos South 502, 5-53-67 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001

Representative Director: Mai Kikuchi

Business Activities: Research, development, manufacturing, and sales of laser wireless power transfer systems

Established: May 2025

Website: https://solanika.com/