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Automated Deck Staining Devices

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

RoboDeck Makes Deck Staining Hassle-Free and Convenient

— September 28, 2021 — Tech
Designer Gal Frenkel has created a robotic device that maintains and keeps outdoor decks in good shape. Dubbed the RoboDeck, this device is currently competing in the TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield competition that offers a 100,000 dollar prize to the winning design.

RoboDeck is designed to be sold as a subscription rather than a purchasable device. For a regular fee, the RoboDeck will clean and restain any outdoor deck. The cost of each customer's subscription will depend on the size of their deck and the amount of stain necessary to coat the whole surface. Gal Frenkel warns that RoboDeck is not designed to repair an extremely weathered deck and instead will keep a new deck in mint condition.

Image Credit: RoboDeck
Trend Themes
1. Robotic Maintenance Devices - The development of robotic devices like RoboDeck presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the maintenance industry.
2. Subscription-based Services - The subscription-based service model seen with the RoboDeck has the potential to disrupt the traditional product purchasing model in the home improvement industry.
3. Automated Cleaning Technology - The use of automated cleaning systems in outdoor maintenance has the potential to revolutionize the cleaning and sanitation industry.
Industry Implications
1. Home Improvement - With its focus on deck maintenance, the RoboDeck and similar devices could disrupt the home improvement industry by providing new services and tools for customers.
2. Robotic Technology - As robotic devices continue to advance, the potential for innovation in fields related to robotics, such as automation and artificial intelligence, is enormous.
3. Outdoor Maintenance - The development of automated cleaning systems like the RoboDeck could have a significant impact on the outdoor maintenance industry, potentially making cleaning and upkeep more efficient and accessible.
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