The Product Designer

The Product Designer

The Product Designer featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

Hito Galaxy Battleship

Hito Galaxy Battleship is a heavy-load platform autonomous mobile robot for industrial transport. The robot moves components along automated assembly lines and can replace traditional conveyor belt systems. The body is made of aluminium alloy and engineering plastic, with layered forms and lighting around the frame, moving away from the plain sheet metal boxes common in the field. A modular structure unifies component standards and supports a serial product family. The robot measures 2310 by 1615 by 375 millimetres and carries one to three tons.

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Opossum

Opossum is a robot designed for street cleaning. The robot works at night, when streets are quiet and traffic is low. A retractable suction head, shaped like a mantis arm, extends under parked cars, so the cars do not need to be moved. Sensors and cameras guide autonomous navigation and help the robot avoid obstacles. Solar panels charge the storage batteries during the day. The main body is made of aluminium alloy and the moving parts of high-strength engineering plastics. Quiet night operation reduces noise and eases the workload of sanitation workers.

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Nostalx

Nostalx is a retro-style Bluetooth speaker that combines music playback with multi-band radio reception. The control system includes two knobs, three buttons and a multi-position switch. The left knob selects radio channels, while the right knob adjusts volume and turns the speaker off at the minimum setting. The multi-position switch moves between Bluetooth, FM, AM and SW modes. The shell can be made of colored plastic, wood or frosted acrylic. Nostalx replaces digital displays with tactile controls to create a sensory listening experience.

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Beatbot Iskim Ultra

Beatbot iSkim Ultra is a solar powered cleaning robot designed for large swimming pools. The device combines a ClearWater clarification system, ultrasonic sensors and a seven motor system to remove floating debris and purify water naturally. The clarifier is biodegradable and made mainly from chitosan. A 24W solar panel and a 10,000mAh battery reduce the need for mains electricity. Smart navigation adjusts the cleaning plan to the pool size, while a mobile application allows remote control and a voice system reports progress, status and alerts.

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Fanora

Fanora is a smart switch panel for home control. The form follows a traditional Chinese folding fan, with the ribs acting as panel support and the fan surface as the control area. The main body is made of 6063 aluminium alloy with a sandblasted and anodised finish. Eight buttons are shaped by CNC machining and have a fine sand textured surface that resists fingerprints. A pendant of natural Hetian jade holds concealed sensors that adjust lighting and air conditioning. A long press on the scene button saves the current settings for later recall.

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Eco Fusion AI

Eco Fusion AI is a recycling three dimensional printer that turns plastic bottles into printable filament. A cutting bar removes the usual grinding step, so each bottle is cut, melted and fed directly into the extruder. A robotic arm loads new bottles, and an artificial intelligence system sets temperature and feed rates. Temperature and flow sensors monitor quality during operation. The chassis is machined from recycled aluminum, and translucent panels reveal the internal process. A touchscreen shows each stage, making on site recycling clear and accessible.

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