This MIT Media Lab Project Allows Objects to Send Digital Alerts
Laura McQuarrie — August 5, 2013 — Tech
References: kickstarter
'Twine' is a MIT Media Lab project designed to give ordinary objects the power to Tweet, Text and Email. Twine is embedded with numerous sensors like moisture and vibration detectors as well as temperature sensitivity. This gives the chance for you to schedule updates for events like when a visitor is at the front door, when the laundry is done or if your basement has flooded.
Twine is powered by two AAA batteries and when these need replacing, Twine is capable of notifying you. By giving ordinary items the ability to connect to you digitally, these reminders could be extremely helpful for household maintenance and chores.
The Kickstarter project was met with an unbelievable amount of enthusiasm, enabling the MIT Media Lab to proceed with refinement of Twine prototypes and the integration of even more sensors.
Twine is powered by two AAA batteries and when these need replacing, Twine is capable of notifying you. By giving ordinary items the ability to connect to you digitally, these reminders could be extremely helpful for household maintenance and chores.
The Kickstarter project was met with an unbelievable amount of enthusiasm, enabling the MIT Media Lab to proceed with refinement of Twine prototypes and the integration of even more sensors.
Trend Themes
1. Internet of Things (iot) - The ability for ordinary objects to send digital alerts opens up opportunities for IoT integration.
2. Smart Home Technology - Twine's capability to schedule updates for household maintenance tasks highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in the smart home technology industry.
3. Wearable Technology - The integration of sensors in Twine presents opportunities for wearable technology advancements, allowing users to receive notifications on the go.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The development of Twine and its potential to give ordinary objects digital connectivity creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the consumer electronics industry.
2. Home Automation - Twine's ability to connect everyday objects digitally paves the way for disruptive innovation in the home automation industry, enabling more efficient and convenient household management.
3. Sensor Technology - The use of sensors in Twine demonstrates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the sensor technology industry, allowing for enhanced environmental monitoring and data collection.
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