A Westboro maker of high-tech batteries is taking a shot at the moon.
Boston-Power Inc. said yesterday that NASA has selected its Swing battery system for “Project M,” the space agency’s upcoming lunar landing mission.
The battery will power the “Robonaut 2,” a human-like robot developed jointly by NASA and General Motors.
Boston-Power’s Swing lithium-ion battery was originally designed to power such things as laptop computers and hybrid cars.
“As the field of advanced robotics continues to push the envelope in terms of capability and functionality, the need for safe, reliable and long-lasting battery technology becomes more crucial,” said Boston-Power CEO Christina Lampe-Onnerud.
The company said its battery packs will be tested at the Johnson Space Center in Houston for possible use in an advanced space vehicle as part of the lunar mission.
