Nike debuts robotic system that cleans and repairs sneakers

2022-09-15T05:53:00

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Nike has unveiled B.I.L.L. (Bot Initiated Longevity Lab), a robot-augmented system that is said to clean and repair shoes with selected customizations. By using advanced robotics, combined with old-school handcraft, water-based cleaning products and recycled polyester patches, B.I.L.L. is currently capable of extending the life of Nike sneaker models, including ...

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