IKEA Set To Release Robotic Multi-Functional Furniture by 2020

While IKEA's project with Olafur Eliasson aims to bring sustainable energy to those in areas without access to power, the Swedish furniture giant is turning its head to address other issues -- developing robotic, multi-functional furniture systems for small space living. IKEA has enlisted the American startup company Ori for this special project which will be called "ROGNON." It combines IKEA's modular PLASTA wardrobe with Ori's automation technology. Bearing an L-shape, the storage unit slides ...