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Scattered Stationery Sorting Robots

'Kozo Man' is a Magnetic Robot who Keeps Things in Order

— October 10, 2013 — Art & Design
Kozo Man is your mini little helper.

The diminutive robot man, shaped and molded from bolts, pipes and a tap, is a $500 table lamp that comes equipped with a light source, adjustable magnetic hands and padded feet to avoid leaving any scratches on the table. Kozo Man has two large bulb-shaped feet, and his arms are made from thinner, bent pipes.

The light, which doubles up as his head, uses a 12 volt Halogen bi-pin and GY6 bulb. Kozo Man measures 34 centimeters in height, 14 centimeters in width and 8 centimeters in depth, and comes branded with an authentic logo plate and individual serial number.The table lamp robot's hands are magnetically charged so as to be a reliable, organizing solution for keeping keys, paper clips, staples and other scattered table content under the watchful eye of Kozo Man.
Trend Themes
1. Robot Automation in Organization - Kozo Man demonstrates the potential for small robots with magnetic hands to help with sorting and organizing scattered items in offices and homes.
2. Personalized and Interactive Table Lamps - The Kozo Man table lamp showcases the trend of combining lighting with interactive features, making it a unique and customizable lighting solution.
3. Miniature Smart Home Assistants - The compact size and organizing capabilities of Kozo Man point to the opportunity for mini robots to serve as personal assistants in homes and workplaces.
Industry Implications
1. Office Supplies and Organization Products - The Kozo Man lamp highlights the potential for innovative office supplies and organization products with robotic features that enhance efficiency and tidiness.
2. Home Lighting and Decor - The interactive and customizable aspects of the Kozo Man lamp indicate a disruptive innovation opportunity in the home lighting and decor industry, where functional and aesthetic features can be combined.
3. Smart Home Technology - Kozo Man represents a potential innovation in the smart home technology industry, where miniature robots can provide additional functionality and assistance in tasks such as organizing and sorting household items.
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