The way that people enter public and private spaces has changed over the past few years with more of a focus on sanitization before entry and the Nebula Mat is a sanitizing doormat that promises to keep homes cleaner. The smart home product is made from a durable, hard-shell polymer blend and it includes replaceable and recyclable misting pods. The mat is designed to automatically detect when someone is walking up, which triggers a the misting pads, touchlessly.
Suited to heels, sandals and open-toed shoes alike, the mat is a discreet solution to keeping homes cleaner and inviting fewer germs inside.
The Nebula Mat went viral on social media and wrapped up a successful crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter thanks to the support of many eager backers.
Smart Sanitizing Doormats
The Nebula Mat Detects Users Walking Up & Activates Misting Pads
Trend Themes
1. Smart Sanitizing Mats - Increasing demand for touchless home solutions presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for manufacturers of smart sanitizing mats.
2. Replaceable Misting Pods - The trend towards environmentally-friendly products presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for manufacturers of sanitizing mats offering replaceable and recyclable misting pods.
3. Automatic Sanitization - The trend towards hands-free technology presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for manufacturers of sanitizing mats offering automatic detection and activation of misting pads.
Industry Implications
1. Smart Home Products - Manufacturers of smart home products can capitalize on the rising demand for touchless, sanitizing solutions by developing smart sanitizing mats that detect and activate misting pads upon user approach.
2. Environmental Products - Manufacturers of environmental products can capitalize on the rising trend towards sustainability by developing sanitizing mats with recyclable misting pods.
3. Public Spaces - The trend towards sanitization before entry presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for manufacturers of sanitizing mats to target public spaces such as restaurants, gyms, and hotels.