Sharp has updated one of its popular robotic cleaners, the Cocorobo vacuum, adding multiple new functions including remote control programming via smartphones.
Other than having shrunk in size by almost five centimeters in diameter from the previous model, the Cocorobo vacuum now includes a navigation function that allows users to create a layout of the floor plan so it can be specified to the vacuum where it should clean. The user can also activate the device as well as control it when they are not home. Not only has Sharp increased the sensitivity of the robot cleaner to be able to pick up dirt in tiny crevices, its smartphone app can also control a wide range of the company's household products including air conditioners, LED lights and fans. The updated model of Cocorobo will be on sale December 13, 2012.
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Trend Themes
1. Smart Home Automation - The integration of robotic cleaners with smartphone control allows for remote activation and programming, creating opportunities for smart homes to automate cleaning tasks.
2. Enhanced Sensing Technology - The increased sensitivity of the Cocorobo vacuum to pick up dirt in tiny crevices showcases the potential for advancements in robotic cleaners with improved sensing capabilities.
3. Multi-product Control - The smartphone app's ability to control a wide range of Sharp's household products indicates the rise of centralized control platforms for managing multiple devices within a home.
Industry Implications
1. Home Appliances - The integration of robotic cleaners with smartphone control presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the home appliance industry to develop smart and connected cleaning solutions.
2. Smartphone Applications - The development of smartphone apps that enable remote control and programming of robotic cleaners signifies a growing market for innovative applications catering to connected home devices.
3. Smart Home Technology - The ability to remotely activate and control robotic cleaners as part of a wider smart home ecosystem highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in the smart home technology industry.