While smart appliances are on the rise, most of us don't want to throw out all our old, dumb appliances to buy new ones.
Thankfully, we don't have to. Naran, a startup from South Korea, is working on a new product called the "Microbot Push," which is a set of Bluetooth-connected devices that allows for the automation of things like lights, computers, and home audio. The Push can be controlled through a smartphone app, essentially turning dumb appliances into smart ones.
Most people probably have to think about the switches and controls in their home, ensuring that all the lights are off during the day or making sure that the air conditioner or heater is on when it needs to be. Push, however, removes the need to think about things too much, as it has a built-in automation system. What this means is that you can set the device to turn a switch on or off when a set of conditions are fulfilled. For example, you can set a light to turn on when you enter a room.
The idea is certainly interesting and futuristic, and could change our relationship with hinges. Push, however, is kind of chunky. Not only that, but each switch requires two devices, one to turn a switch on, and one off. That can add up to a lot of Push's around the house if you want one for each light switch and device in the home, so it will be interesting to see how much the little robots cost. We'll find out soon, however, with a Kickstarter campaign for the device set to start on Nov. 9.
Check out the video below to see the Naran Microbot Push in action.
Via: Motherboard
