Mui Lab, Inc., the Kyoto-based IoT startup, introduced a new calm, visual interface that works with Alexa. The interface is a version of the “Mui Board,” the company’s award-winning smart-home control hub made with natural wood. When users speak to Alexa, the interface executes their voice commands silently via a minimalistic visual display (e.g., setting a timer) and provides haptic control (e.g., a control bar) to let users enjoy technological assistance in a brand-new “calm” and peaceful manner.
This Mui Board is built on the new Mui Platform, which won a CES 2022 Innovation Award in the Smart Home category. The Mui Platform filters out any “noise” that potentially causes an information overload from incoming data, while passing through the data that’s fit for a display on a minimalistic interface created with Mui Lab’s proprietary UX design technology and techniques. The platform works with any Matter-ready devices.
Mui Lab is one of the companies selected to participate in Alexa Startups, a program that supports founders through startup programs, business development, and technical support.
Made with natural wood, the Mui board looks like a beautifully sanded piece of wood until prompted to turn on. When unused, the board automatically goes into sleep mode, and the display disappears. The board returns to looking like a piece of wood again, seamlessly blending into the aesthetics of living spaces.
With Alexa directly integrated into the Mui Board, users can ask Alexa to check the weather, use the timer, or set an alarm – all hands-free. For example, a user may say, “Alexa, ask the Mui Board to set a 5-minute timer,” which would prompt the panel to display the “Moment Timer.” The timer can be used to visually track time without prompting Alexa. Users benefit from a stress-free experience, enabled by seamless voice and touch control.
For more info, visit https://muilab.com.
