> At a Glance
> – Finnish deep-tech startup Willo demonstrated wireless power tech at CES 2026 that needs no pad, line of sight, or precise alignment.
> – Receivers lit up inside a 15-inch radius of a plain gray cube, even when rotated at any angle.
> – Company claims world-first ability to charge multiple devices simultaneously under these conditions.
> – Why it matters: If commercialized, the system could eliminate charging cables the way Wi-Fi replaced ethernet.
A Las Vegas hotel suite just became the stage for a quiet power revolution. Willo, a Finnish company that spent over a decade in stealth, showed a CES 2026 demo that left reporter Marcus L. Bennett convinced she had seen “magic”.
How the Demo Worked
CEO Hari Santamala picked up black receiver boxes shaped like phones. LEDs on top stayed bright as he moved them within roughly 15 inches of the transmitter cube, twisting them in every direction. No charging pad, no sweet spot, no cable.
Co-founder and CTO Nam Ha-Van spent more than ten years refining the core tech. The company lists these claimed world firsts:
- Charge while rotating devices at any angle
- Power several devices at once
- Operate without line-of-sight or directional aiming
The Vision for Homes and Offices
Santamala imagines transmitters embedded in furniture or ceilings. A phone in your pocket could sip power while you watch TV; a laptop might stay topped up as you roam the house.
Marko Voutilainen, co-founder and president, puts it bluntly:
> “We want to do to power cables what floppy disks are to us today. They’re remnants of the past.”
| Current Tech | Willo Claim |
|---|---|
| Needs precise placement on pad | Works within 15-inch bubble |
| One device per pad | Multiple devices simultaneously |
| Stops if mis-aligned | Continues while rotating |
Road to Reality
The gray cube is strictly a proof-of-concept, not a consumer product. Willo is at CES courting manufacturing and licensing partners, hinting at an open, Wi-Fi-style adoption model rather than a proprietary gadget.
Executives say the technology is “pretty ready” for industrialization. Timelines will depend on partner roadmaps and use-case demand.
Key Takeaways
- No product launches were announced; Willo is seeking partners first.
- The demo area was strictly off-camera to protect trade secrets.
- If adopted widely, the tech could make charging ports optional on future electronics.
Whether the industry buys in remains to be seen, but after one demo Marcus L. Bennett departed believing that a cordless future might finally be more than marketing hype.
