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14.01.2016

In the modern world, if we talk about city life, and especially about megacities, one of the main problems for most people is the need to get up early.

Everyone deals with this in their own way. For smartphones, there is a wide variety of software that acts as a smart alarm clock. For example, he offers to solve a simple problem that should make a person wake up.

The Ruggie works differently. This is a kind of smart floor mat. It has extremely simple functionality. It acts as the same alarm clock. To turn it off, you need to stand on it and stand for at least three seconds. The sound source is also the rug itself. By the way, there is even the possibility of setting your own melodies.

The configuration is carried out by means of a PC connected to the USB port. Also on the rug there is a small screen to display the time. The dimensions of the Ruggie are 40 x 60 cm. The rug is made of a special foam material that allows it to return to its original shape. The alarm clock is powered by three AA cells, which should be enough for a year of operation.

The cost of new items is $110.

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