The 'Switch Bot' Robot Remote Controls Switches and Buttons
Michael Hemsworth — November 16, 2016 — Tech
References: kickstarter & geeky-gadgets
The shift towards autonomous devices within the home has created the need for the 'Switch Bot' robot remote that will automatically operate various switches and buttons in your home.
Funding now on Kickstarter, the 'Switch Bot' works by being installed onto various switches and buttons that users want to operate wirelessly. The 'Switch Bot' works on an "if, then" model to complete various tasks autonomously. This could include such things as "If I walk in the door, then turn on the lights" and a number of other operations that can be done without the need for on the spot manipulation.
Consumer lifestyles are shifting to favor automation as more users adopt smartphones and smartwatches that can be linked to other devices that can respond to their actions within their living and working spaces. The 'Switch Bot' robot remote is an example of this that can help to upgrade a home without the need for extensive upgrades.
Funding now on Kickstarter, the 'Switch Bot' works by being installed onto various switches and buttons that users want to operate wirelessly. The 'Switch Bot' works on an "if, then" model to complete various tasks autonomously. This could include such things as "If I walk in the door, then turn on the lights" and a number of other operations that can be done without the need for on the spot manipulation.
Consumer lifestyles are shifting to favor automation as more users adopt smartphones and smartwatches that can be linked to other devices that can respond to their actions within their living and working spaces. The 'Switch Bot' robot remote is an example of this that can help to upgrade a home without the need for extensive upgrades.
Trend Themes
1. Autonomous Home Devices - The 'Switch Bot' robot remote is part of the trend towards autonomous devices in homes, creating disruptive innovation opportunities for automation technologies.
2. Wireless Automation - Wireless mechanical toggle devices like the 'Switch Bot' tap into the trend of wirelessly controlling switches and buttons, opening up possibilities for remote operation and control.
3. Smartphone Integration - The 'Switch Bot' robot remote exemplifies the trend of smartphone integration, providing opportunities for users to control their home devices through their smartphones and smartwatches.
Industry Implications
1. Home Automation - The 'Switch Bot' robot remote presents disruptive innovation opportunities within the home automation industry, for companies focused on creating and integrating automated solutions.
2. Consumer Electronics - The concept of wireless mechanical toggle devices like the 'Switch Bot' can disrupt the consumer electronics industry by offering convenient and seamless control of switches and buttons.
3. Internet of Things (iot) - As part of the trend towards IoT, the 'Switch Bot' robot remote can innovate the IoT industry by enabling wireless communication with a wide range of devices and making them remotely operable.
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