College dorms have often represented the home of laziness and a freshman has brought this stereotype to life with the Berkeley ‘Most Automated Dorm-Room.' This automaton-infused dwelling designed by UC Berkeley student David L My (YouTube alias ‘derekmy’s’) is fully loaded with robotic features for the everyday student. My’s dorm room oasis showcases, "a variety of automation systems controlling the lights, drapes, and music."
In a short video, My shows the audience the functionality of his self-sufficient room all thanks to the pre-programmed modes he designed. These modes include a "romance mode," a "sleep mode," and a "party mode." Berkeley’s automated abode is not limited to mundane tasks of "opening the blinds and turning lights on and off," instead it takes on interesting duties. For example, the "romance mode" comes complete with musical accompaniment of Elton John’s ‘Can you Feel the Love Tonight?' My has no doubt proven that one can create inventive gadgets out of simple mechanisms to be used for the everyday.
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Trend Themes
1. Smart Dorm Rooms - There is an opportunity for companies to develop affordable, customizable dorm room automation systems that can simplify and upgrade college living experience.
2. Home Automation - The increasing demand and popularity of home automation systems presents an opportunity for companies to expand their product lines and offer personalized automation solutions.
3. Automation Controls - Developing and marketing automation control systems that cater to music, lights, and drapes can disrupt the conventional solutions available in the market.
Industry Implications
1. Real Estate - Real estate companies can invest in dormitory buildings that offer automated living spaces to students, providing an enhanced living experience.
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3. Hospitality - Hospitality companies can leverage automation technology to create unique and personalized experiences for their customers, revolutionizing the hospitality industry.