Tody by Rana Alper, a student at the University of TOBB ETU 2 in Turkey, is the next step in the evolution of the personal cleaning companion. The most common robot is the Roomba, but it simply stays grounded. This design concept, on the other hand, is much more versatile. It is capable of crawling on the wall to clean as many surfaces in the home as possible.
Modeled after a squid, Tody by Rana Alper has a squishy body that allows it to adapt more readily to its environment. Outfitted with 22 steam nozzles, 29 vacuum nozzles and thousands of tiny adhesive pads, it can reach even the hardest to get areas of a living space. It is programmed by simple voice commands.
Tody by Rana Alper is part of this year's Electrolux Design Lab competition.
Wall-Crawling Robotic Cleaners
Tody by Rana Alper is a Versatile Alternative to the Roomba
Trend Themes
1. Versatile Robotic Cleaners - The trend of creating wall-crawling robots capable of cleaning various surfaces and adapting to new environments.
2. Squishy Robot Design - The trend of creating flexible and adaptable robot designs, like Tody's squid-inspired squishy body.
3. Voice Command Programming - The trend of implementing voice commands as a more user-friendly way to program robots like Tody.
Industry Implications
1. Home Cleaning - The home cleaning industry can benefit from new and innovative robotic cleaners that make cleaning easier and more efficient.
2. Robotics - The robotics industry has an opportunity to further innovate on designs like Tody that are adaptable and versatile in their functionality.
3. Smart Home Technology - The smart home technology industry can benefit from robots like Tody that can be programmed through voice commands, making home automation more accessible and user-friendly.