STUFF MEETS
Zhu Hong
Ilive in Shenzhen, the tech hub of China, and every inch of my home is precious to me.
I’m concerned about the proper disposal of items and the consequences of waste, so I’ve embraced aminimalist style at home. Iwant my home to exude anatural and warm ambience, and prefer tech devices that seamlessly integrate into my daily life.
Iam open to cutting-edge tech, but it must be ‘natural’.
I enjoy the first rays of sunlight streaming in when Iopen the curtains in the morning, as well as the occasional glimpse of the moonlight when Iclose the curtains at night. So Iopt not to have automatic curtains in my room. But in my daughter’s room, where the window area is filled with toys and books, Ichose automatic curtains for convenience.
Itend to stick with good products for many years.
I’ve held onto my first-gen iPad and Apple Watch, my original AirPods, amodular-designed smartphone, and even the first-generation mopping robot. These items mark the starting points where Igot to know new technological areas. While Ikeep an eye on continuous development, Idon’t make it ahabit to buy every new model.
Discovering how things work is what Ido.
I had apassion for maths at primary school and was drawntophysicsinhighschool. Naturally, when the time came for university, Ipursued engineering. The love for exploring how things work has been aconstant thread throughout my academic and professional journey. I’ve been immersed in the world of tech.
The human need for companionship was at the heart of the idea for Enabot.
Shenzhen has aunique status in China as amigrant city, drawing citizens from various other cities and towns. Many of us, including myself, have our parents living in different cities. Given this situation, alot of people have pets for companionship. Within the depths of our minds, we yearn for astrong family bond, recognising its significance as it’s not easily attainable.
As AI advanced, we saw an opportunity to imbue arobot with more intelligent features.
This evolution would enable it to not only be acompanion but also assist in managing the home autonomously. I
