SINGAPORE – A new technology aims to harness artificial intelligence to make lithium-ion batteries – used in everything from personal mobility devices to electric cars – safer by reducing their risk of catching fire.
The system, developed by scientists from the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and energy storage solutions firm Durapower, uses a “digital twin” that mirrors an actual battery, allowing for accurate, real-time monitoring and predictions of battery conditions up to five years ahead.
Dubbed the Fire and Explosion Management System (FXMS), the technology can predict when to replace a battery pack that is likely to fail, with up to 95 per cent accuracy, up to six months ahead of time.
