We all know about Smart phones and their benefits; now there is a Smart candle! A company has invented Ludela, a controllable candle, to allow people to use candles in their daily lives with less danger and inconvenience compared to regular candles. But, is Ludela all that great?
A Ludela Candle. Retrived from http://www.newsyy.com/chuangyiliwu/191.html
The reason why Ludela is a smart candle is that it can be controlled by the Ludela app on phones. One can light or extinguish the candle by tapping on a smartphone. Also, the app allows the user to control multiple candles, and there is a scene mode in the app. A person can choose the scene that he/she wants, such as the relaxation mode or dinner mode. Furthermore, if one wants a mode that the app does not provide, the user can set the brightness that is preferable.
The Ludela candle is well designed, so it always looks like a new candle, and the wick is not visible. It is covered by a shell, and the company provides different colors of shells to allow people to choose their favorite colors. Also, the shell is changeable, so one can have different colors of candles. There are some electronic boards between the shell and the wax, which is 100% natural and refillable. The main idea of these electronic boards is safety. They scan the environment before ignition, and they have a password to protect the candle light. If the candle falls off the table, it will extinguish automatically.
Shows how it lights the Ludela Candle. Rretrive from http://www.ityears.com/smart/201609/19485.html#
Despite the claimed benefits, I do not think this candle is entirely safe because it still has a real flame. People may still burn their hands accidently, as with regular candles. Moreover, hot wax is still a dangerous issue. People will get hurt if the hot wax spills out. The product has not been released yet into the market, so the disadvantages of the candle are not well-known yet. It may not work as well as the company describes.
Do we really need this candle? For some time now, there have been plastic and entirely safe candles, which are battery-powered. There is no real flame or hot wax to worry about. Furthermore, although Ludela is a creative product, the company may have had to do many tests to find suitable materials for the candle, a process costing a lot of money. A post on TechCrunch states that startup companies should consider the opportunity cost before starting a venture. People may not want to buy this candle since the plastic flameless candles are safer and not expansive, under $10.
According to a News18 report, the Ludela candle will be available on the market in early 2017. People can pre-order it at a price of $99 from the Ludela website.Other than the new technology, time will tell if consumers will pay the high price for a still dangerous flame and hot wax. Personally, I do not believe the candle is worth the price.
-Zhongkai He
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