> At a Glance
> – Jackery unveiled the Solar Mars Bot at CES 2026
> – 5 kWh battery rides on wheels and tracks the sun autonomously
> – Four retractable panels generate ~300 W of solar power
> – Why it matters: Portable power that finds daylight-and you-could change camping, worksites, and emergency backup
Picture a power station that refuses to sit still. Jackery’s new Solar Mars Bot trades the usual brick-like design for wheels, cameras, and a mind of its own, rolling through campsites or construction yards while hunting for the best sunlight.
How the Mars Bot Moves and Thinks
The robot pairs a 5 kWh lithium-ion pack with four pop-out solar wings. Onboard cameras lock onto people or nearby light sources, so the unit can tail its owner or shuffle into full sun.
- Drive system: four wheels for grass, gravel, or pavement
- Solar tracking: automatic positioning for peak 300 W input
- AC output: three standard outlets ready for appliances or tools
Jackery demoed the Bot trailing a humanoid robot, hinting at a future where machines recharge machines without human help.
Ports, Pricing, and Release Timeline
The prototype carries three AC ports but only a smattering of USB-C sockets-something early viewers flagged as a missed opportunity for phones, drones, and laptops that now rely on the newer connector.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Battery | 5 kWh lithium-ion |
| Solar Input | ~300 W via four panels |
| AC Outlets | 3 |
| USB-C | Limited (exact count TBA) |
| Availability | US and Europe, date TBA |
Company reps told News Of Los Angeles the final retail date is still undecided, though the Bot is slated to ship in the US and Europe once testing wraps.
Key Takeaways
- Autonomous mobility turns static solar generators into roaming power butlers
- 5 kWh capacity plus sun tracking extends off-grid runtime without manual panel adjusting
- Three AC outlets cover major appliances, but more USB-C is needed for modern gear
- Potential markets span campers, disaster prep, and mobile work crews
Jackery hasn’t priced the Solar Mars Bot yet, but if it lands anywhere near current solar-generator brackets, expect demand from anyone who’s ever chased the sun with a heavy battery in tow.
