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May 04, 2005

Washing Machine Promotes Equality

The story Washing machine fingers lazy male sounds like it could be dirty. However, it's actually about cleaning. A Spanish designer came up with a new washing machine called "Your Turn."

This new washing machine uses fingerprint recognition to prevent the same person from using the machine twice in a row. The inventor says "I thought it would be good to finish with macho man from the ice age who doesn't do anything around the house except drink beers."

The idea of taking turns could work for a number of household chores. I think we may soon see "Your Turn" for dishwashers, ranges, ovens, and even vacuum cleaners. With all the resulting equality in the house, the "Your Turn" line could include lawn equipment, too. However, I doubt men would ever be willing to take turns with the power tools.

If only we could somehow equip babies with this technology for those middle of the night feedings.

Update: Engadget reports a big drawback: "this seems like a completely clever idea until your significant other goes away for a few days and you’re stuck reprogramming your washing machine because you need to do a second load of whites that weekend"

Posted by Melody Wirz at 01:12 PM.
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