Most state-of-the-art methods of wireless energy delivery are inherently limited to static devices. An approach based on fundamental physics could overcome this limitation, opening up a wealth of applications. See Letter p.387
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Lerosey, G. Wireless power on the move. Nature 546, 354–355 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1038/546354a
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