The thesis introduces a new magnetic coupling pad topology called the Bi-Polar Pad (BPP) topology and evaluates its effectiveness for inductive power transfer in automatic guided vehicles and other systems. Through magnetic optimization and comparative studies, the new topology was shown to match or exceed the performance of existing pad topologies while using less material. It was also demonstrated that the new and existing multicoil topologies could reduce the size and cost of receiving pads while maintaining tolerance to misalignment. The analysis was supported by simulations and experiments with outcomes published in renowned publications.