Sanyo Corporation manufactures a $45,000 washing machine for people, complete with a rinse cycle.
Today's Wall Street Journal has a page-one article about new products from Japanese corporations aimed at the elderly [subscription required]. I was particularly struck by Toyota's innovations; Toyota has looked deep into their list of automobile-related technology to discover new applications. They've created wheelchairs, automated kitchen cabinets, and improved mattresses — all based on automotive technology. Toyota is a case study in how to recycle old technology to innovate new products.
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