Five CES 2024 products I'd buy as soon as they'd take my money
CES 2024 saw more real product launches than any CES in recent memory. And these are the products I wouldn't hesitate to buy.
CES 2024 saw more real product launches than any CES in recent memory. And these are the products I wouldn't hesitate to buy.
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A Design News editor was lucky enough to watch two robotic jellyfish swim and fly at the Hannover Fair in Germany. These two robots, AquaJelly and AirJelly, made by Germany-based Festo company, are using 8 tentacles based on fish fins for propulsion. The AquaJelly has 11 infrared light-emitting diodes and communicates with a central station by using the short-range radio standard ZigBee. AquaJellies also can collaborate to solve a large problem by autonomously picking single. Obviously, the AirJelly has a somewhat different body to float into the air, a helium-filled balloon. Markus Fischer, Head Of Corporate Design at Festo, says these robots 'will be very useful in the factory of the future.' After watching short videos on Festo's website, all I can say is these are 'beautiful' robots. But I'm not really sure of what they could be useful for. But read more...
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