Consumers turn to self-reliant tech to ease the hassles of home life
Implications - Making everyday chores more self-sufficient, consumers are turning to automated tech devices for ease. Helping aging consumers who may not have the physical capabilities that they used to, these automated gadgets help make activities like garbage cleanup and cooking more mechanical, speaking to a desire for pre-programmed methods of routine.
Trend Themes
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Automation of Home Life — The trend of automating home chores is being driven by a desire for pre-programmed methods of routine and the need to help aging consumers who may not have the physical capabilities that they used to.
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Simplifying Home Automation — Companies are simplifying home automation by introducing easy-to-use devices, such as Flic and Cube, that can control nearby lamps, shades, thermostats, and speakers contextually.
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Automated Cooking Devices — Startups such as Serenti are introducing devices like the Serenti Cooki, which prepares dinner by automatically preparing ingredients through its simple stirring motion. Ideas for automatic slicing, blending and more are also on the horizon.
Industry Implications
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Home Automation Industry — The home automation industry provides many opportunities for developing innovative devices that make everyday chores more self-sufficient, including cooking robots, automated plungers, and smart buttons.
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Assistive Technology Industry — The assistive technology industry is a growing sector that caters to aging consumers who may not have the physical capabilities that they used to, who are increasingly turning to automated tech devices.
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Consumer Electronics Industry — The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the trend of automation and simplification of home automation devices, such as the Flic Smart Button and The Family of the Arts' Cube, by introducing more user-friendly and aesthetically pleasing designs.
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Date Range:
Aug 14 — Jun 15
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