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Most hardware based consumer technology is derived from industrial technology. Let this be electrical components (motor and such), computers, dishwashers, or ca
by syntaxing 8y ago
Most hardware based consumer technology is derived from industrial technology. Let this be electrical components (motor and such), computers, dishwashers, or cars/automobile. Even though consumer purchasing power has been getting stronger these past two decades thanks to the large boom in software development, it's still not strong enough to push key technology. If the industry does not adapt "general" robotic technology, there is very little chance that consumers will see this in their households any time soon.
- FrojoS 8y agoCounter example: LiPo phone batteries
- syntaxing 8y agoBut the cellphone industry started in with the industry. Either from the early shoebox cellphone to the later model of Nokia and Sony Ericsson in the 90s. The main purchasing driver was for business use. It eventually got to the point of BlackBerry and iPhone which the consumer can buy.