Xiaomi Unveils Home Charging Robotic Arm with Auto Plug-in/out and Multi-Device Integration

On June 11, Xiaomi released a demonstration video of its automotive home charging robotic arm on its official Weibo account. The device is integrated into a compact enclosure just 152 mm wide and can be installed in standard home parking spaces. It supports vehicle connectivity and automatically handles plug-in and plug-out operations during charging, requiring no manual intervention from the user throughout the entire process. The robotic arm can communicate with vehicles equipped with electrically operated charging port covers, automatically controlling their opening and closing to coordinate with the arm for seamless charging. Additionally, the device is integrated into Xiaomi’s “Human-Car-Home” ecosystem, enabling charging status updates via XiaoAI smart speakers and allowing remote control of the charger through smartphones, TVs, tablets, and other devices. Similar technologies have already been implemented in proprietary charging stations by some brands: Harmony Intelligent Mobility uses large, ground-mounted fixed robotic arms, while Li Auto employs a detached robotic arm that moves along an overhead rail to serve multiple parking spots. In comparison, Xiaomi’s newly unveiled version is significantly more compact, making it better suited for home use. Xiaomi has not yet clarified whether this robotic arm will be exclusive to Xiaomi-branded vehicles or compatible with models from other manufacturers.