Yep, you read that title right.

Wireless charging has been a dream for many, and tech companies have been coming up with solutions, like this Motherbox. Even then, there are still limitations – whether your device need to be directly in contact with the charging pad or inductive charger, or in the case of Motherbox, you still need a receiver and the source needs to be plugged in.

Now, Disney Research (yes, Disney. As in Mickey Mouse – Disney) is working in a whole different ballpark. Their research team built a prototype room delivering “ubiquitous wireless power transfer” using “quasistatic cavity resonance (QSCR)”.

According to the research paper they published, “can enable purpose-built structures, such as cabinets, rooms, and warehouses, to generate quasistatic magnetic fields that safely deliver kilowatts of power to mobile receivers contained nearly anywhere within.” Their experiment claims that the room can deliver power in almost any position with 40% – 95% efficiency.

It a bit like how data is transferred through wifi in the room, the devices are charged using similar principles. There’s a video that explains how it all works here.

Now, the only thing is, this room is built entirely with aluminium – walls, ceiling and floor – and there’s a copper rod running through floor to ceiling in the middle attached with discrete high quality factor capacitors that separate the magnetic field from the electric field.

To date, wireless charging is limited to the surface of a charging pad. This research means, you build a huge room, but eliminate any need for extra pad or wires.

So far there isn’t any indication on whether this concept/prototype will be made commercialised. Although, it does seem quite cool.