Internet of Things
LG designs two-legged AI robot that doubles as “home manager and companion”
Clement Zheng’s conductive ceramics can control sound and sense moisture
Dots is a gesture-recognition system for people with disabilities
BIG plans artificial intelligence-run city campus in China
Elvie launches wearable breast pump that’s silent and wireless
C-224 lamp uses LiFi technology to transmit data through light
Robots complete span of 3D-printed bridge for Amsterdam canal
Panasonic presents a washing machine that folds your clothes and a fridge that comes when called
“Technology should look like something in your grandmother’s room” says Oki Sato
Carlo Ratti reveals Office 3.0 workspace that promises to end “thermostat wars”
IKEA ventures into smart home products with Trådfri lighting series
Yves Béhar creates unthreatening design for Cobalt security robot
Biped’s smart harness helps visually impaired people avoid obstacles while walking
Potemine designs multi-use Alis lamp with “one light fits all” system
MIT develops low-cost smart diaper that notifies parents when wet
Motiv ring will be able to make payments and verify identity with a heartbeat
VanMoof launches lock-free Electrified bike that can “take care of itself”
Tupperware-style products use the Internet of Things to help you reduce your food waste
Google Assistant comes to third-party smart speakers
Pium smart diffuser pumps out the optimal fragrance for different times of day
Herman Miller and Yves Behar’s smart desks tell employees when they’ve been sitting too long
Carlo Ratti aims to reduce energy use with personalised heating and cooling systems
Fellow designs app-controlled kettle for precise coffee brewing
