Infrastructure platform Orobo has launched a new system for creating Digital Product Passports (DPPs) for electric vehicle batteries, built on IOTA's distributed ledger technology. This initiative directly addresses upcoming European Union regulations mandating DPPs for various products, starting in 2026.
The system creates a "digital twin" for each product, storing immutable lifecycle data—such as production, transportation, and recycling details—on the IOTA network. To address privacy concerns, Orobo hashes sensitive information, allowing auditors to verify data without accessing confidential business details. The platform has also integrated IOTA's Gas Station mechanism, which removes transaction fees for users to lower participation barriers.
Orobo's founder, Sann Carrière, stated the choice of IOTA was due to its "focus on real-world applications." The platform is designed to help companies comply with the EU's Ecodesign requirements, which demand tracking of product specifications, repair history, and recycling information. IOTA's technology ensures this data cannot be altered post-recording, reducing fraud risks.
While initially focused on EV batteries, Orobo plans to expand the DPP framework into the textiles and construction materials sectors. The system uses custom, Move-based smart contracts to handle different industry requirements. IOTA claims its network can support this scalability, processing up to 50,000 transactions per second with sub-second finality. A public demonstration of IOTA's Digital Product Passport has been released for transparency.
