A Kickstarter project is in its final days of its campaign and it’s a must see, entitled the ‘Ubi-The Ubiquitous Computer.’ Essentially, it's a device that completely cuts out having to use your hands to get things done.
This voice-activated device takes the idea of Apple’s Siri and applies it to your home. Ubi is short for ubiquitous because the device is alway on, always ready to help and always listening. Currently, the Ubi can be used by hundreds of applications but some of the main features it has are voice-enabled Internet search, voice memos, alarm clock, baby monitor, climate control, virtual assistant (audio calendar, podcasts etc) and many more.
Plug the Ubi into a wall outlet and it connects to the wireless Internet and awaits further instruction. I strongly believe that this is going to change the way in which we do things with computers. Ubi is still under development, so many program developers can still contribute to this new device.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Voice-activated Devices
- The Ubi demonstrates the potential for voice-activated devices to revolutionize how we interact with technology.
- Hands-free Technology
- The Ubi's hands-free capabilities showcase the disruptive potential of technology that eliminates the need for physical interaction.
- Ubiquitous Computing
- The Ubi's concept of being always on and always ready highlights the trend towards ubiquitous computing, where technology seamlessly integrates into our daily lives.
Where This Applies
- Smart Home
- The Ubi's features such as climate control and virtual assistant make it a disruptive innovation opportunity in the smart home industry.
- Artificial Intelligence
- The Ubi's ability to understand and respond to voice commands represents a potential disruptive innovation opportunity in the field of artificial intelligence.
- Internet of Things
- The Ubi's connectivity and ability to interact with other devices positions it as a potential disruptive innovation opportunity in the Internet of Things industry.
