We are using this expression to discuss Romy, but in real life, it applies to robots and AIs.

Modern industrial robots typically have power-saving modes like standby and hibernate. These can automatically adjust power usage when the robot is not actively working.

Some smart appliances offer a so-called ‘AI Energy Mode’ that can provide up to 10% extra energy savings by optimizing energy use. Just like humans, robots can sleep! Enabling sleep mode on robots when they are not in use helps reduce energy consumption.

Many robots and machines are equipped with energy monitoring systems to track power consumption patterns and identify opportunities for savings. Some robots, especially battery-powered ones like autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), use regenerative braking to recapture energy.

For our advanced readers, we recommend academic literature as follows:

• A Review on Energy-Saving Optimization Methods for Robotic and Automatic Systems published in the journal Robotics
• Energy Efficiency in Robotics Software: A Systematic Literature Review
• RoboDK blog article – 15 Ways To Save Energy When Using Robots