OX Cobotics
Robotic system designed to navigate autonomously and increase the potential of residential movers and decrease the physical risks of loading moving trucks, for 2030.
YEAR
2019
ROLE
Designer
SKILLS
Product Design, Robotics, AI, Strategy, Systems Design, Future Studies
Collaboration & Robotics
The most effective way to to integrate AI & robotics in the workplace is having workers and robots work together, not replacing workers.
2030: Fluctuations in job and housing markets will promote growth in moving services and technology markets
32 million
Americans relocated in 2018
US Census Bureau
63%
moving services market is residential moves
22 %
of industry revenue is spent on labor costs
IBIS
One of the largest obstacles is stairs.
Various mechanical approaches to climbing stairs and
Movers are most effective in loading/unloading trucks.
Reusable bins are stronger and more sustainable that cardboard boxes.
How can technology be integrated in the moving industry to reduce costs & increase efficiency?
OX Smart Dolly and Tracking Bin System for the Movers of 2030
Autonomously stacks up to 3 bins, each 100 lbs max load
RFID Tracks as bins they are stacked and relocated
Self Stacking
Sturdy Stair Climbing
Tweel steering system to navigate stairs
Straps to maintain balance as it descends
Stair Securing Straps
Ultrasonic Sensors for Navigation
Directional & Motion Indicators
Integrated Suspension Tweels
Smart Dolly
Tracking Bin
Passive RFID Tracking inventory through smart phone
Reusable, eco-friendly bins
Digital inventory tracking helps with unpacking
How it Works
The OX System helps streamline the moving process for residents and movers
Benefits for Movers
Moving companies who adopt the OX system are able to
Fewer crew members per job
Manage more jobs at once
Save on reimbursement & disability payments
Growth Strategy
2020
2022
2024
Expanding capabilities from residential to
CORPORATE MOVES will allow for an additional 18% of customer market
2026
2028
2030
Develop Smart Bin RFID & Inventory Tracking App
Launch Smart Bin & App for Residential Moves
Partner with Local Moving Companies
Expand for Corporate Movers
Develop Smart Dolly Robotic Technology, Sensors and Team
Dolly Prototype and User Testing with Movers
Kick Off Smart Dolly Manufacturing for Production & Testing
Launch Training and Beta programs for Regional Movers
Kick Off Smart Dolly 2.0 with Increased Dexterity
OX Cobotics Launch with Major Moving Companies
Process
Multiple Futures
Identifying an opportunity that is important and likely in various futures can be achieved by carefully studying trends and technologies today.
STEEP +
Social
Increasing demand for on demand services (eg. Amazon Prime, Instacart)
Economical
Increasing unpredictabiligy in job market as automation develops and jobs change
Technology
Increasing number of IoT connected devices. Screen reader support enabled
Political
Increased tension between tech companies and government regarding data privacy and control
Environmental
Increased sensitivity to material selection and recycling
Robotics / Automation
Increased dexterity and delicate capability
Implication Wheels
Future Scenarios
Ideation
