Limitless Podcast Lume: The Bedroom Robot That Folds Your Laundry | Founder Aaron Tan
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Aug 20, 2025 Join Aaron Tan, founder of Syncere, as he unveils Lume, an innovative bedside lamp that folds laundry! He dives into its sleek design, unique features like a privacy-conscious camera, and intriguing pricing models. Aaron also discusses the evolution of home robotics from intimidating forms to user-friendly devices and addresses the societal readiness for such advancements. Explore the exciting future of Lume and how it could revolutionize home chores, turning daily tasks into seamless experiences!
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Robots Hidden In Plain Sight
- Lume is a robotic lamp designed to hide robotic functions in plain sight and remove chores without feeling intrusive.
- Aaron Tan positions lamp form factors as familiar household objects that blend robotics into homes.
Experiment With Pricing Models
- Consider mixed pricing: one-time hardware fee plus optional subscription for ongoing services and updates.
- Test consumer preferences between upfront price and lower subscription fees to find product-market fit.
Humanoid Prototype Lessons
- Syncere originally built a humanoid robot and tested it in homes and hotels to learn real user reactions.
- Feedback showed people found humanoids intrusive, intimidating, and unsuitable for private home environments.
