Re:CES Was Full of Useless Robots and Machines That Don’t Work
by lobster_johnson on Sunday January 14, 2018 @11:20PM
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Not an appliance, but there are a bunch of "valet storage" services like this. In NYC there's MakeSpace, which takes photos of your stuff that you can use to request delivery, should you need a particular item. They photograph and deliver the whole box, though, as far as I remember, not individual items.
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Re:CES Was Full of Useless Robots and Machines That Don’t Work
by shostack on Monday January 15, 2018 @01:32AM
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Any suggestions for ones that cover the Peninsula? I'd love something smaller than PODs where I could have a lockable box delivered, load it or unload it, and have it taken back, all at the push of the button.
When autonomous cars fully arrive, I'll bet something like this takes off, particularly in areas with small homes like the Bay Area.
You could charge a subscription fee that allowed up to X monthly trips.
Re:CES Was Full of Useless Robots and Machines That Don’t Work
by lobster_johnson on Monday January 15, 2018 @01:49AM
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No idea, but googling "valet storage" should get you some hits.
Some time ago, in a different country, I used a storage service where they unloaded the box -- a big unit about 2m tall and deep, with enough space for a couch, several chairs, etc. -- on the street and then picked it up again when you wanted, all scheduled via their web app. Very nice system.