FoldiMate

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/foldimate

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Who invented FoldiMate?Robotic laundry folding machine
2. What is the company foundation?Established in 2012
3. What is the geographic origin?California, United States
4. How does FoldiMate fold laundry?You put a single garment into its input slot, and inside the machine uses sensors, robotic arms, and folding plates to fold the item neatly.
5. When did FoldiMate start and when did it stop?FoldiMate began in 2012 in California and the company closed in 2021.

Consumer Robotics: Robots designed for use by individuals in their homes or for personal assistance.
Domestic Automation: The use of technology to automate tasks and systems within a household environment.
Research and Development (R&D): The process of innovation, design, and creation of new products or services.