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Eave Control Terminal

Hdl Automation Co., Ltd. Control Terminal Consumer Electronics Monday, 2 November 2026

Eave

Eave is a smart control panel for home automation. The design is inspired by the landscape of Jiangnan water towns, with horizontal eave lines and a vertical pattern that suggests flowing water. The body is made of 6063 aluminium alloy for corrosion and scratch resistance. The button cover has a sandblasted anodised finish with a stone-like texture, and the knob is mirror polished. Control is possible by knob, button or mobile application. The knob indicator shows the working status through light effects. An elderly care mode sends sleep status and fall alerts to caregivers.

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Aurzen Zip Tri Fold Portable Projector

Aurzen Design Team Tri Fold Portable Projector Consumer Electronics Sunday, 1 November 2026

Aurzen Zip

Aurzen Zip is a tri-fold portable projector. The Z-shaped body folds into a compact form measuring 84 by 78 by 26 millimeters, allowing the projector to fit into a handbag or backpack. Two high-strength aluminum hinges let the height and the projection angle be adjusted without a separate stand. One-click screen mirroring works without Wi-Fi and supports iOS, Android, macOS and Windows. Time-of-flight autofocus and vertical keystone correction keep the image sharp. The built-in battery lasts up to 1.5 hours and supports fast charging.

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X1 Pro Wheeled Humanoid Robot

Fan Wu Wheeled Humanoid Robot Robotics Saturday, 31 October 2026

X1 Pro

X1 Pro is a wheeled humanoid robot designed for handling work in warehouses and logistics facilities. The robot recognizes, grasps and moves boxes of different types, colors and sizes without manual guidance. Two modes are available. In locomotion mode the chassis lowers for fast travel of up to 10 meters per second. In operation mode the chassis rises and works together with the robotic arm and the end effector, covering the range from floor level to the top of shelving units. Boxes above 40 kilograms can be carried.

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Automatic Harvester Robot

DENSO DESIGN Harvester Robot Robotics Friday, 30 October 2026

Automatic

Automatic is a harvesting robot made for large-scale horticultural facilities. Automatic moves along rails laid out in the greenhouse and uses cameras and sensors to judge which cherry tomatoes are ripe. An extending arm cuts whole bunches and places them in a towed box. Work can continue at night, which eases labor shortages during peak harvest periods. Rounded surfaces and a pearlescent finish soften the appearance, and indicator eyes visible from any angle show the direction of travel. Obstacles are detected so the machine stops safely.

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Power Elf I Charging Station

Zhuhai Tessan Power Technology Co., Ltd. Charging Station Consumer Electronics Thursday, 29 October 2026

Power Elf I

Power Elf I is a desktop charging station that can charge six devices at the same time. The unit includes two Type B ports, two USB C ports, one USB A port, a wireless charger for phones, and a detachable wireless charger for watches. Fast charging up to 65W is supported, so laptops, tablets, phones and smart watches can be powered together. The phone charger allows stepless angle adjustment up to 65 degrees. The body is made of V0 rated fire retardant engineering plastic with a metal spray coating. The design reduces cable clutter on the desk.

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The Fifth-Generation Waymo Driver Powering Safe and Easy Transport

YooJung Ahn Powering Safe and Easy Transport Robotics Wednesday, 28 October 2026

The Fifth-Generation Waymo Driver

The Fifth-Generation Waymo Driver is an autonomous driving system for vehicles. The system can be applied to multiple vehicle platforms, from cars to trucks, and supports ride-hailing, trucking, local delivery and personal car ownership. Three sensing technologies are combined in the hardware suite: lidar, cameras and radar. Moving LEDs on the 360 degree lidar carry a personal identification symbol, so riders can recognize their vehicle. Sensors are placed to look seamless on the vehicle. The design aims to make transport safer and easier for people and goods.

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Design Interview of the Day

Design Interview of the DaySpecial CoverageMonday, 26 October 2026

Design Interview of the Day

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