Incredible Versatility of Robots & Robotic Tech

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 World's 1st Robot Manicurist - Clockwork Manicure







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New Robotic Startup in San Francisco

This is another example of robotic versatility and dexterity that is a world first.  A new startup Clockwork, based in San Francisco, has invented a nail painting robot that can perform the polish application in less than ten minutes.  It's the world's first manicure robot.  The robot uses 3D scanning to determine the exact shape and size of the person's nails.  It then paints the nails in a circular motion while the client sits still for the polish application.

What Is the Market Potential?

The market potential appears to be considerable for robot manicurists. Americans spent more than $9 billion at nail salons in 2020 and that was during the pandemic. Founder and CEO Renuba Apte says the robot is designed as a quick and convenient service.  She says it is complementary to nail salons as the robot does not cut, clean or trim nails.  The customer needs to arrive for their appointment with their nails prepped for polishing.  The service is currently available in San Francisco for $7.99 per robotic polishing session.  Apte wants to establish a price point of $10.00 as the service rolls out.  Clockwork is offering its robots for sale to retail stores, nail salons, spas, office buildings and apartment buildings.  


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