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Robotic furniture from IKEA

09.06.2019

IKEA has announced a partnership with American startup Ori, which is developing robotic furniture to solve the problems associated with living in a small apartment. Together, the companies plan to create a new line of furniture called ROGNAN, which is expected to be introduced in 2020.

IKEA decided to create robotic furniture that would use the limited space of a city apartment with great efficiency. IKEA intends to develop a single unit - a large closet with a sofa on one side and a pull-out bed on the other. The unit is also equipped with a sliding table. The block itself can move back and forth. The most important furniture - bed, sofa, table and storage space - can be placed in just about 10 square meters.

IKEA and Ori are now busy developing this furniture. It is expected to enter the market no earlier than next year; with IKEA promising to reveal more details about the development this summer.

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