Russian designer Yuriy Dmitriev has created an energy-saving refrigerator called the Bio Robot Refrigerator, which keeps food cold with a futuristic gel-like substance. Taking part in the Electrolux Design Lab competition, Dmitriev invented a refrigerator which mounts on to the wall, and suspends the food and drinks placed inside within the specially designed biopolymer gel. The gel works by using luminescence to preserve the temperature of the food within it.
The Bio Robot Refrigerator has no motor in it and therefore it requires zero-energy for cooling. As current refrigerators typically use 8% of household energy, Dmitriev's design would help to significantly cut energy use in consumer kitchens. The refrigerator has largely remained the same since its invention, but now with the unveiling of this new energy-saving refrigerator, it appears steps are being taking to make the classic kitchen appliance more environmentally friendly.
Energy-Saving Refrigerators
This Green Refrigerator Keeps Food Cold Using Zero Energy
Trend Themes
1. Energy-saving Appliances - The invention of Bio Robot Refrigerator highlights a new trend of developing energy-saving appliances that help minimize energy consumption in households.
2. Gel-based Technology - The use of gel-based mechanical cooling technology that uses luminescence to preserve temperature is an improving trend in the cooling industry, and it offers opportunities for revolutionizing the industry with disruptive innovation.
3. Wall-mounted Appliances - Wall-mounted appliances, like the Bio Robot Refrigerator, are becoming increasingly popular as they help to maximize the use of small spaces while improving the overall aesthetics of the living areas they are in.
Industry Implications
1. Home Appliance - The development of energy-efficient, low-carbon-footprint refrigerators presents an opportunity for the home appliance industry to embrace disruptive innovation that caters to consumer demand for eco-friendly products.
2. Food and Beverage - As consumers look for ways to reduce food waste and preserve food for longer periods, there is a growing opportunity for the food and beverage industry to embrace innovative cooling technologies like the Bio Robot technology that can help improve the shelf life of food and beverages.
3. Interior Design - Wall-mounted appliances are increasingly becoming an important part of interior design as they take up minimal space and can be incorporated into a range of different design elements to provide a cohesive visual aesthetic.