We can't say "automatic
sink height adjustment" was incredibly high on our list of problems to be solved by smart people with too much time on their hands this century, but we won't look a gift horse in the mouth. The SmartSink from Leonardo Bonanni Design Consulting goes through a good bit of trouble to get sink height just right, and along the way solves a few other problems. First off, the sink is made of a soft material that no doubt makes it easier to lift up and down, but also less likely to break a dish you toss into it. Height is detected by a video camera which lines up with your line of sight and then automatically raises or lowers the sink to match up with your stature. Another camera watches for what you put under the faucet, be it a metallic pot or green vegetable, and turns on the water and adjusts the temperature accordingly. Naturally, we can't really see something like this hitting any sort of market anytime soon, but when has that ever stopped us? The action-packed video is after the break.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Eric Bandholz @ Feb 15th 2007 7:20AM
Ah, this would be great for us tall people. I'm 6'5" and it's impossible to find anything over 36" when it comes to counter height. I just recently made my work bench at 41" tall.
strider_mt2k @ Feb 15th 2007 8:22AM
Something like this would be awesome in a public restroom where all kinds and sizes of folks are washing up.
As long as it doesn't kill anyone while it's adapting, because you know that's bad for business.
-and hey have it crush a penny into a commemorative crushed penny or something while you're washing up too. That's always fun.
Ebbe Kristensen @ Feb 15th 2007 8:33AM
Adjust temperature automatically? I doubt that will work. How would it determine whether I want to rinse the pot in hot water or get fresh cold water for boiling something?
Wonderboy @ Feb 15th 2007 10:15AM
"I'm sorry Dave, I can't let you wash those vegetables."
granny down east @ Feb 15th 2007 11:18AM
How about a home where you share a restroom with a person who uses a wheelchair?
I'd buy that.
peshue @ Feb 15th 2007 11:53PM
That would be awesome for us tall people. Since my dad is also tall he built his house with everything taller than usual, sinks, doorknobs, shower heads, light switches etc. Bending way over to wash your hands in some places can be a real pain in the back.
me duh @ Feb 16th 2007 3:51AM
I love the soft sink bit. useful for throwing your glass in anger--- only to have it bounce back out!