Created for families and children, imoo Singapore’s products aim to give parents a hand when it comes to keeping everyone safe

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 5 April 2021 – In this day and age, smart devices are everywhere, even amongst children. The struggle to maintain a balance between early technological adoption versus increasing worries of security and safety is real, and imoo Singapore is extending help in the form of the upcoming imoo Watch Phone Z6.

With the team comprised of many parents, the overarching goal of the company’s product innovation was to give parents a viable alternative to the smartphone.

According to a Straits Times report, “two-thirds of children aged seven to nine in Singapore use smartphones every day, and are active on social media.” For parents, the need for security is often in conflict with the potential pitfalls of technology.

Designed as a device to alleviate parents’ concerns and a joy to use for the child, imoo’s focus remains on enhancing the safety of children without adding unnecessary risks in the form of social media and other security concerns.

Tailored Features

imoo Singapore’s upcoming launch of the imoo Watch Phone Z6 Singapore version is fully verified by TUV Singapore and registered under IMDA. It incorporates first in the market, high-resolution dual-side camera with HD Video call besides many other child-friendly features providing a platform for peace of mind.

For the child, screen time is kept to a minimum with the use of the Class Mode feature. Parents can dictate when the smartwatch made for kids can be used. This way, there are no distractions during essential times and fewer worries about usage time.

Communication is vital for safety, with dedicated features for the imoo Watch Phone making it stand out in the market. Accurate locating and seamless mobile connection with the support of 4G and VoLTE ensure uninterrupted communications between parents and child. Both Chat and Family Chat allow users to talk and interact with approved individuals, providing a social environment without potentially harmful websites and content access.

The imoo Watch Phone will give parents another layer of security when it comes to their child with long battery life with Scheduled Power On/off feature, IP68 water resistance meaning that a child could wear it safely while swimming. Its AMOLED multi-point capacitive touch screen with high resolution & full colour allows for quick response, while durability is not a concern with Corning Gorilla Glass screen. Its strap is made of TPSIV from Dow Corning, free from fluorescent additive and an environmental-friendly feature, making the watchband much more flexible and perfect for kids.

Safety First

The preventative measures extend into calls with the imoo Watch Phone Z6 as well. Calls are only allowed on the imoo Watch Phone from approved contacts within a child’s contact list. Any calls from strangers and unknown sources are automatically blocked, and notifications would be sent to parents to notify them. By ensuring children only communicate within a designated circle, they are less likely to fall victim to danger.

In emergency situations, the imoo Watch Phone Z6’s integrated GPS locating can prove invaluable in helping to find your child. The use of various positioning technologies – GPS, GLONASS, BDS, LBS, and Wi-Fi – provides accurate tracking both indoors and outdoors. In addition, the accelerometer helps determine if the user is in motion.

Options for Parents

For parents, the safety of their children is of utmost importance. However, a smartphone need not be the only solution to the problem.

The upcoming launch of the imoo Watch Phone Z6 from imoo Singapore in mid-April will provide an alternative for families to consider when it comes to prioritising safety while allowing for quality connection.

Visit the official imoo Singapore store to find out more about the upcoming launch of the imoo Watch Phone Z6 and other family-friendly products that prioritises the safety of your child.

About imoo Singapore

Hans Industries Pte. Ltd. is the official imoo Singapore distributor of smart devices designed by imoo. The company was formed in 2011 to introduce quality & reliable industrial and consumer products to Southeast Asia. imoo launched its first Watch Phone in 2015 for kids with safety, quality & durability at its utmost priority. With popular reception from parents, imoo has further revolutionised by introducing the first kids’ smartwatch in the world that adopts dual cameras, and parents are able to control each camera during video calls.

Please visit www.imoostore.sg/ for more information.

HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 2 April 2021 – Students and scientists at the Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNUHCM) have carried out extensive research and developed products that help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Out of 2,000 projects from 79 countries, one on producing protein from Ecoli bacteria in laboratories by a student team from the University of Science won sponsorship from the Agence Universitaire de La Francophonie – a society of universities offering training in the French language.

Firstly, they collaborated with a company in the bio-technology industry to carry out the project under Dr. Nguyen Thuy Vy, head of the genetics department at the university’s biology and bio-technology faculty. The research was prompted by the fact that asymptomatic COVID patients and those with mild symptoms were believed to be a hurdle to control the pandemic in the community.

To detect infection, many countries use antibody tests. The advantages of this method are that it is fast, easy to deploy on a large scale and has great accuracy. However, Viet Nam does not have suppliers of SARS‐CoV‐2 viral protein antigens, making it difficult for companies to seek for manufacturing antibody testing kits. Dr Nguyen Thuy Vy said: “We use a technology to produce protein from Ecoli bacteria at low cost. Around the world, most proteins are produced from animal tissue.” Vy and two students, Le Tran Dang Khoi and Vo Ho My Phuc began the research in early June with sponsorship from AUF and they created products within three months.

“The project does not only contribute to COVID-19 prevention but also inspires other students to take up research. The product is useful for COVID-19 tests with fast, accurate results and affordable prices.”

The VNUHCM’s National Key Laboratory of Digital Control and System Engineering (DCSELab) collaborated with the Centre of Science and Technology Development for Youth to make a mobile disinfection chamber. With sensors detecting and automatically spraying once a person steps in, signal lights, and a 360-degree fog mist sprayer, the chamber uses anolyte solution and ultraviolet, ozone and heat disinfection technologies to help disinfect the whole body. The chamber has been used at several hospitals in the city since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out.

DCSELab’s scientists also made an automatic chamber for disinfection and obtaining samples from patients without making contact. The chamber disinfects automatically before the next person enters for giving samples. Though ultraviolet disinfection technology is used, the UV rays do not directly touch peoples’ bodies and so are not harmful to health officials or patients. Moreover, the high-efficiency particulate air filter technology combines with UV to completely kill viruses and bacteria remaining in the air after being sucked out of the chamber.

The other COVID-19 product by DCSELab is a simple ventilator working on the principle of automatically squeezing and releasing Ambu bag to deliver air into a patient’s lungs. The product is being finalized after many revisions and consultancy from specialists at Cho Ray Hospital and the University of Medicine and Pharmacy.

Another VNUHCM’s member university, the University of Technology, has innovated dozens of useful and convenient products to serve the community in terms of COVID-19 prevention and containment.

Scientists at the Bach Khoa Research Centre for Manufacturing Engineering at the University of Technology have also made a mobile disinfection system with air filters to ensure clean air is discharged in the environment. The technology has been transferred to companies for commercialisation and mass production.

A research team at the University of Technology’s material technology faculty has made masks that could be used by healthcare workers for continuous hours.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huynh Dai Phu, the faculty dean, said when COVID-19 broke out, one urgent issue was a shortage of medical equipment. Healthcare workers faced a high risk of infection because of working for many hours in an environment without negative pressure chamber. It was very important for them to use preventive clothes, goggles and masks to prevent the risk of contracting the virus, and his team made these masks with a bacteria and air filter membrane to avoid infection, Phu said.

The air supplied through the mask is sufficient for many hours for healthcare workers. This mask mitigated some of the shortcomings in existing ones during the pandemic period. In addition, the material used in these masks is environment-friendly polymer. The medical workers at Trung Vuong Hospital are using them.

Lecturers at the University of Technology’s mechanical engineering faculty made an automatic machine for sewing masks from anti-bacterial clothing. Besides, the university’s lecturers and students made goggles that keep out aerosols from patients using 3D printing technology and sanitizers.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mai Thanh Phong, the university’s president, said by focusing on products for COVID-19 prevention and control, students, lecturers and researchers at the university hope to contribute their abilities and efforts to the country’s combat against the pandemic.

More about VNUHCM

One of VNUHCM’s strategies is to continue focusing on scientific and technological development and innovation to help implement national and southern region development strategies and to raise its international profile.

As of October 2020, it had filed 527 applications for patents and 566 technology transfer contracts and scientific services that fetched revenues of VNĐ104.2 billion (US$4,5 million).

In the QS World University Rankings 2021 of 1,527 universities, VNUHCM was in 658th spot in the category of income from technology transfer and 838th in international potential.

VNUHCM was established in 1995 by the Government as one of the country’s two national universities to train undergraduates and postgraduates, carry out research, transfer technologies, and lead the higher education system.

Contact:

• (+84-28) 37 242 181 (ext: 1651/1652)
• info@vnuhcm.edu.vn
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The powerful robot vacuum DEEBOT N8 PRO delivers a more powerful, worry-free and automated cleaning experience

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 1 April 2021 – ECOVACS ROBOTICS, the world’s leading home service robotics maker, today announces the launch of the DEEBOT N8 PRO in Malaysia, bringing a hands-free and effectively superior cleaning experience for customers. As the first key member of the family – DEEBOT N8 PRO powered by ECOVACS’ leading-edge TrueDetect 3D obstacle detection and avoidance technology, TrueMapping laser-based mapping and navigation technology, together with the compatibility of the Auto-Empty Station, the DEEBOT N8 PRO delivers a cleaning experience that reduces direct human interaction, providing a safe and hassle-free environment for families.

TrueDetect 3D Technology gives precise object detection for undisrupted cleaning

ECOVACS’ TrueDetect 3D technology uses 3D structured light technology and a 3D scanning algorithm, allowing the robot to scan its room surroundings with extreme precision and detect even the smallest obstacles to avoid collisions, getting stuck or getting tangled. The DEEBOT N8 PRO avoids and cleans around furniture and objects like shoes, wire cords and small toys. It can precisely scan for depth and distance to create a fast and accurate 3D image of space and objects, down to the millimeter level. Its object detection capability is 10X more accurate than traditional infrared technology. The ability to scan dark surfaces has been enhanced too, raising the robot’s ability to recognize dark-colored furniture and objects to avoid collision, and avoid missing dark-colored carpets too.

Mapping Homes with 2x Coverage and 4x Accuracy using TrueMapping Technology

With TrueMapping laser-based mapping and navigation technology, floor maps are created in seconds. The DEEBOT N8 PRO can intelligently navigate a user’s home, choosing which rooms and floors to clean, and customizing the optimum cleaning path for each respective floor map.

The DEEBOT N8 PRO dToF laser detection has doubled the distance recognition capabilities with a four-fold improvement in object recognition. Detection distance is enhanced to 10 meters, with the ability to detect objects as small as two millimeters. Integrated with industry-leading algorithms, N8 PRO can scan, map, and plan an efficient cleaning path faster and with precision, a benefit enjoyed for larger homes. The Virtual Boundary™ function can be controlled via the ECOVACS Home App, allowing users to restrict the robot from entering and cleaning specific areas, if privacy is needed.

More powerful cleaning performance with the upgraded 2600 Pa suction power

The Revolutionary Pressure-Retention System delivers energy efficiency and high vacuum pressure with a surprisingly low noise level. With Max+ mode, suction power of the DEEBOT N8 PRO is increased up to 2600 Pa, offering better cleaning results with the extra suction power.

OZMO™ vacuuming and mopping in one go

The DEEBOT N8 PRO is built with an electronically-controlled water pump and water tank, and allows for mopping and vacuuming in one go. The ECOVACS signature OZMO™️ Mopping System can efficiently clean the whole house without the need for repeated stops to top up the water tank. Sensors on the DEEBOT N8 PRO automatically switches between mopping mode or disabling cloth dampening, to guarantee a safer and deeper cleaning process. Without the cloth bracket, the water tank will not leak even if it is full. Users can manually mange the water yield through the ECOVACS HOME App accordingly.

The DEEBOT N8 PRO also comes with an upgraded disposable mopping pad that effectively remove stains and keep floors clean. It can remove over 99% of bacteria together with the use of OZMO^TM Mopping technology.

Intelligent Control for Remote Cleaning Management

The DEEBOT N8 PRO take automated home cleaning to the next level with the ECOVACS HOME App. Either on a smartphone or with smart home devices such as the Amazon Echo/Dot and Google Home, users can select the optimum cleaning schedules for their homes. The upgraded advanced mapping function allows users to customize a cleaning plan for each room, switch to multiple cleaning modes, and save multi-floor maps. They can control the robot, schedule a cleaning plan and monitor the status remotely.

Enjoy Hands-free cleaning through compatibility with Auto-Empty Station

Most conventional robotic vacuum cleaners currently in the market require manual emptying of its dustbin, a tedious and sometimes unhygienic chore. The Auto-Empty Station accessory is equipped with a large-volume 2.5L disposable dust bag, made with an all-natural paper handle, that dramatically reduces the need to frequently empty the dustbin by hand for up to 30 days.

Pricing and Availability

DEEBOT N8 PRO’s suggested retail price is RM1649. It is available for pre-orders starting from April 4 to 16 at Shopee. It will be officially available at Shopee’s Super Brand Day from April 17 – 18, with a special price of RM1599 and comes with a RM50 e-voucher and a free giftpack.

It is also available at Lazada from April 19, consumers can enjoy additional RM50 e-voucher and free giftpack on top of the promotional price at RM1599 on April 23 to 24.

For more information, please visit ecovacs.com or connect with us on Facebook.

About ECOVACS ROBOTICS

Innovating Since Day One – Creating the Intelligent Home.

At ECOVACS ROBOTICS, we care about innovating solutions to enhance your lifestyle. Based on a deep understanding of use cases and consumer experiences, we design robots that help you to “live smart, enjoy life”.

With over 20 years of design and industry-leading research, we have led the market as homes become more intelligent and responsive. We are building a world where your home asks less of your attention, becomes more seamless and powerful, and frees you to spend more time doing what you love.