Xiaomi has launched a fresh device under its crowdfunding platform. The device is a trash bin but just not any trash bin, a smart trash bin. Now, the bin won’t dispose of your trash for you automatically. Nope, this isn’t a robot but it can help users by performing few functions that make certain safer handling of waste.
The main function of the trash bin is the lid what opens automatically using induction. The lid is air tight and so can nicely block odour from approaching out thus, it won’t attract flies. The device arrives with a smart scanner which detects the human hand or most coming objects within a distance of 0-35cm. Whenever it senses and object, the lid swings open and so you won’t need to touch it at all or even bend above. The smart trash bin could moreover automatically package the waste after it is full. It can In addition automatically replace the waste bag whenever the old one is removed.
In terms of dimension, it is 40cm high, weighs 3.5kg and has a 15.5L capacity with a beige appearance. The device is priced at just 199 yuan ($29) and as mentioned, it is on crowdfunding on Xiaomi Youpin. The fundraiser has been a massive success as the device has raked in more than 11,000 support. It is coming to ship on September 11.