Robotic Fuel Pumps Are a Thing of the Present
Robotic fuel pumps could be heading to a city near you, allowing the work involved with refueling to be handled by machines.
Husky Corporation has teamed up with Swedish-based Fuelmatics Systems to develop an automated gas pump that the two aim to have introduced in St. Louis in the near future. The pump, which should be ready for regulatory testing in about nine months, is expected to cost about $50,000 each.
So how does it work? By using infrared lights and cameras, the pump starts by locating the gas door at which point an arm with a suction cup extends to open it. Then, a nozzle extends into the fuel tank and fills up the gas to the desired amount. Once it has done its job, the nozzle will return to the pump.
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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