diff --git a/code/modules/nano/interaction/base.dm b/code/modules/nano/interaction/base.dm
index e48022e2cc..eb3e9ae5c1 100644
--- a/code/modules/nano/interaction/base.dm
+++ b/code/modules/nano/interaction/base.dm
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@
 
 /mob/living/silicon/robot/shared_nano_interaction()
 	. = STATUS_INTERACTIVE
-	if(cell.charge <= 0)
+	if(!has_power)
 		return STATUS_CLOSE
 	if(lockdown)
 		. = STATUS_DISABLED