The toys you once tampered with as a kid, building castles and blockades, are now components of something much more complicated like the Hans Andersson Time Twister, a clock made of LEGOs and logistics that will make both your head and the time spin.
The timepiece is powered by two LEGO Mindstorm NXT micro-computers that communicate via Bluetooth to tediously turn the white and black-colored blocks arranged in a fixed formation, to display the digits of hours and minutes. The clock is actually captivating to watch, as it moves so slowly and strategically, almost as though it's a robotic Rubik's Cube.
The Hans Andersson Time Twister is a great gadget watch tick-tock and an unproductive but playful way to pass the time.
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The Hans Andersson Time Twister is a LEGO Made Minute Machine
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2. LEGO Mindstorm NXT - Disruptive innovation opportunity in utilizing LEGO Mindstorm NXT micro-computers for creative and interactive applications.
3. Robotic Timekeeping - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing robotic timepieces that display time in unconventional and captivating ways.
Industry Implications
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2. Gadget Electronics - Disruptive innovation opportunity in incorporating playful and interactive elements into electronic gadgets.
3. Timekeeping Accessories - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in reimagining traditional timekeeping accessories with robotic and LEGO-inspired designs.