smart teacup secures nearly 100m yuan in overseas orders
the factory of haers in the qingshanhu sci-tech city in lin'an district, hangzhou. [photo/wechat account: linanfabu]
in the era of intelligent connectivity, even drinking tea is undergoing a technological revolution.
haers, a manufacturer based in hangzhou's qingshanhu sci-tech city in lin'an district, recently secured nearly 100 million yuan ($13.7 million) in orders from the united states and southeast asia for its smart teacup, co-developed with huawei's smart appliance sector.
the cup, one of thousands of products on display in haers's showroom, uses ai and star flash wireless technology to provide real-time tea brewing guidance. it analyzes tea leaves, suggests optimal brewing conditions, and alerts users with a blue light and vibration when the tea is ready.
recognizing the global demand for smart products, haers has invested over 100 million yuan annually in r&d to drive the evolution of digital and intelligent products. star flash technology enables millisecond-level wireless connectivity, allowing users to check tea infusion data and switch between tea types with a simple nfc tap on their smartphone.
to boost efficiency, haers has also implemented smart factory upgrades, integrating data platforms to automate and streamline production. these advancements have led to a 20-percent increase in per capita productivity, a 30-percent reduction in r&d cycles, and a 10-percent improvement in both energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
industry experts note that as traditional cup and bottle markets slow, haers's health-focused, lightweight, intelligent, and customizable product lineup showcases china's shift from a "world factory" to an innovation hub, offering a compelling model for digital transformation in manufacturing.
the smart teacup uses ai and star flash wireless technology to provide real-time tea brewing guidance. [photo/wechat account: linanfabu]
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