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Versatile Robotic Vacuums

The Compact Handy Va Combines Convenient Automatic and Manual Modes

— December 6, 2013 — Art & Design
Human beings are wired with an urge to take control of their environments, and this consideration is what drove the unique design of the Handy Va. The product is a robotic floor cleaner that can carry out an extensive chore without any thought or action on part of the homeowner; however, another major feature was incorporated to satisfy the unique preferences of the user.

Despite the small size of the hoover, Lee Hyeon Cheol suggests that a removable hand vac can be integrated. About the size of a cordless telephone, this component provides an ergonomic grip and enables you to easily suck up crumbs on the couch, dirt in the closet and dust from elsewhere. A 2013 Red Dot Design Award winner, the Handy Va affords the best of both worlds to streamline and tailor your tidying tasks.
Trend Themes
1. Versatile Robotic Vacuums - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop robotic vacuums that can switch between automatic and manual modes, giving users more control over their cleaning preferences.
2. Compact Robotic Floor Cleaners - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design compact robotic floor cleaners that are small in size but still offer powerful and efficient cleaning capabilities.
3. Integrating Handheld Vacuums - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create robotic vacuums that have a removable hand vac component, allowing users to easily clean and vacuum in areas that the robot may not be able to reach.
Industry Implications
1. Home Cleaning Products - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Rethink and improve traditional home cleaning products by incorporating robotic technology and automated features.
2. Smart Home Appliances - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop smart home appliances that can integrate with robotic vacuums, allowing users to control and monitor cleaning activities remotely.
3. Household Appliance Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with robotic technology companies to create innovative and multifunctional household appliances that combine the capabilities of traditional appliances with robotic features.
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