Qoitech recently announced the launch of a new API for its Otii Product Suite, set to revolutionise battery emulation for developers. The latest software update is now available for download on Qoitech’s website and will be showcased at The Things Conference in Amsterdam next week.
In the IoT sector, battery performance is crucial. However, up to 30% of battery capacity is often wasted due to mismatched power consumption profiles, leading to more frequent battery replacements, higher maintenance costs, and underperforming devices. Qoitech’s new API addresses this inefficiency by automating battery emulation, making it simpler and more effective to optimise battery life for IoT devices.
Importance of battery profiling and emulation
Battery profiling and emulation are essential for getting the most out of your device’s power supply. By simulating battery performance under different conditions, developers can accurately predict when a battery will need recharging or replacement, helping to minimise downtime and reduce maintenance costs.
Qoitech’s API for the Otii Product Suite simplifies the battery optimisation process, giving developers deeper insights into battery performance and saving valuable time. Key features include:
- Automated battery emulation at various State of Charge (SoC): The API enables testing of battery performance at different SoC levels across multiple profiles, showing exactly how much capacity remains before the device shuts down. This automated approach removes the need for manual intervention, speeding up the testing process
- Effortless switching between battery profiles: Developers can easily switch between different battery profiles to observe how the same battery type responds to varying temperatures and conditions. This feature allows for the identification of optimal usage scenarios, significantly streamlining product development
- Seamless integration with Continuous Integration (CI) workflows: The API can be incorporated into CI pipelines, enabling firmware and software updates to be tested at different SoC levels and temperatures. This ensures that updates do not adversely affect battery performance, helping maintain device reliability over time
Qoitech will demonstrate the capabilities of its new API at The Things Conference in Amsterdam, where attendees can see how the tool simplifies battery testing, optimises energy consumption, and enhances product performance. Visitors to the booth will have the opportunity to learn how this technology can transform their approach to battery testing.
“We’re excited to bring this new API to the IoT community,” said Vanja Samuelsson, CEO of Qoitech. “Our goal is to provide developers with the best tools for optimising battery life, and this release takes that to the next level. We look forward to showcasing it at The Things Conference and demonstrating how it can transform the way developers approach battery testing and battery life estimation.”
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