AMR Battery for Printing Industry: MoviGo Robotics Case Study

AMR battery for the Sharko5: custom pack combining high power and energy density for autonomous robots in HP Indigo print lines

Published 1 August 2026Updated 1 August 2026

MoviGo Robotics needed a battery for the AMR Sharko5 that simultaneously delivers high power density for loading and unloading HP Indigo printing machines and sufficient energy density for continuous operation — Hellpower supplied the matched battery pack from specification to implementation.

AMR · Printing industry

MoviGo Robotics (Netherlands)

Background

MoviGo Robotics is a Netherlands-based company that develops autonomous mobile robots for the printing industry. Their core product, the Sharko5, is an AMR deployed as an HP Industrial Print partner directly in HP Indigo print lines — it takes over the automated loading and unloading of printing machines, replacing manual handling during live production.

The robot operates in a production environment with tight cycle requirements: loading and unloading cycles must run reliably without interruption. The energy storage is a central system component — it must provide drive and load-handling power at all times without compromising runtime.

The problem

The technical challenge with the Sharko5 lies in its load profile: the robot alternates between travel, load handling and standby — short power peaks occur during lifting and moving print media, combined with the constant energy demand for drive and electronics.

Standard battery packs available on the market are generally optimised either for high energy density (long runtime, moderate power) or high power density (short pulses, limited energy content) — rarely both at once. MoviGo provided the technical specification of the existing storage and needed a partner who could meet both requirements in a single pack.

Requirements

✓High power density: sufficient pulse power for loading and unloading operations
✓High energy density: adequate capacity for continuous operation in the production line
✓Correct geometry: installation in the Sharko5 without modifying the vehicle
✓Reliable delivery: supply within an active production project
✓Implementation support: technical assistance during integration into the robot

Solution

First contact with MoviGo Robotics was made in February 2023. MoviGo handed the technical specification of the existing energy storage to Christian Schidl, the responsible technical expert at Hellpower. Based on this specification, the battery pack was designed — cell chemistry, capacity, discharge power and BMS parameters were matched to the Sharko5 load profile.

The order was placed in March 2023; delivery followed in April 2023. Hellpower supported MoviGo during the implementation of the battery pack into the robot and was available for technical questions throughout the process.

Ongoing support extends the partnership beyond the initial delivery — MoviGo has a direct technical contact for any questions about battery behaviour that arise during production operation.

Outcome

The Sharko5 is in production operation with the battery pack manufactured by Hellpower. MoviGo Robotics rated both the quality of the battery pack and the delivery time positively. The robot loads and unloads HP Indigo printing machines reliably in automatic mode.

Technical background

→ Lithium batteries for intralogistics

Solution overview for AGV, AMR and FTS

→ AGV battery requirements

6 critical criteria for lithium batteries in AGVs

→ LiFePO4 vs. Li-NMC

Which cell chemistry suits which application

→ What a BMS actually does

Voltage window, balancing, SoC/SoH, CAN-bus connection

Frequently asked questions

What sets an AMR battery apart from a standard lithium pack?

An autonomous mobile robot simultaneously demands high power density (for drive and load handling) and high energy density (for adequate runtime between charging cycles). Standard packs rarely deliver both because manufacturers typically optimise for one or the other. A custom battery pack aligns cell chemistry, cell format and BMS parameters with the actual duty cycle of the robot.

How does an initial order for an AMR battery work at Hellpower?

The process starts when the customer hands over the technical specification of the existing or planned energy storage. Hellpower reviews the parameters, clarifies open points with the responsible engineer, and provides an implementation recommendation. Once the order is placed, manufacturing and delivery follow — with support for mechanical and electrical integration if required.

Which cell chemistry suits an AMR in the printing industry?

That depends on the ratio of continuous power, peak load and required runtime. In applications like the Sharko5 — where short, intensive charge and discharge events alternate with travel — cells with good pulse behaviour are needed. Whether LiFePO4 or Li-NMC is the better choice depends on the specific load profile. The article 'LiFePO4 vs. Li-NMC' on hellpower.at explains the differences.

How quickly can Hellpower deliver after an order is placed?

It depends on complexity and available cells. In the MoviGo Robotics project, the order was placed in March 2023 and delivered in April 2023 — a reference point for straightforward first orders with a complete specification. New cell formats or unusual housings extend the lead time accordingly.

Does Hellpower offer support after delivery?

Yes. During integration into the robot, questions about wiring, BMS interface or charging behaviour often arise. Hellpower supports customers through implementation and remains available as a technical contact during ongoing operations.