09.01 | 16:35
In recent years, the prefix “intelligent» (smart ») accompanies all modern inventions, although it is not always fully correspond to reality. However, the World Expo exhibits the consumer economy (CES), being held in Las Vegas, justify this prefix.
Most users are interested in “smart” toilet. He opens the toilet lid on approach to his person, and when draining water cleans itself, and very carefully. Also, the toilet will help a person put himself in order: for it instead of toilet paper, you can use a built-in device, like a vacuum cleaner nozzle. This miracle of technology is estimated at 9800 dollars, which, however, does not confuse buyers: an older model purchased more than 40 million people.
Cleverpet («smart pet”) – at first glance it may seem inappropriate to exhibit CES, However, the judges even awarded him a special prize. The device is a game console for dogs, equipped with a microphone and speakers that allow complicate the task for the dog, which facilitates training and eliminates the tedium of her and … the owner.
The device Bartesian – a real automatic mixer for cocktails, reminiscent of a capsule coffee machine. There are special compartments, which are added to alcoholic beverages and all other components of the cocktail is already waiting in the wings in a special capsule. Each drink has its own bar code scanning which Bartesian «guess” the desire of the host and prepare the right cocktail.
The kitchen is today considered to be the “smart” part of the house, because she invested so much any electronics that seem that it is already impossible to come up with something else. However, as we know, there is no limit to perfection, and the proof of that is the company’s dishwasher Whirlpool. When connected to a thermostat Next, it will be included in the period when electricity is cheapest.
The French company Start & amp; Blue showcased their system Hidrao, which, when connected to the soul, flashes red when water consumption exceeds 50 liters. According to the company, such a system will help to save water consumption by 25%.
An interesting development brought to the exhibition American company Genio Seattle – a bracelet for teens. Developers are hoping that this will help young people to become more socially active, however, this bracelet will have to wear for a few months. Bracelets are 35 different designs, equipped with lights, by which young people can exchange signals with friends who have the same gadget.
«This is a new type of social interaction – children can send each other coded messages” – says the founder of the Genio Michael Bettua.
For many, the concept of “smart device” is directly connected to the Internet, but an analyst at research company Context Adam Simon believes that this concept should be considered more widely.
Between the recent poll conducted by Context, showed that most Europeans still are not ready to invest in “smart” appliances, some are planning to purchase such equipment, but in the next year and at a price no more than 150 pounds (about 220 dollars) .
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