The Brolan ClearX uses “sensors” (no one could tell me what sort, though) and AI to detect what material your shoes are made from and select the appropriate cleaning and drying cycle, with “micro-nano bubble technology” to help clean. Is it too late to add this to my dubious AI roundup?
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Of course CES has an AI car wash for shoes.
The Brolan ClearX uses “sensors” (no one could tell me what sort, though) and AI to detect w… [658 chars]
Source: The Verge | Published: 2026-01-09T01:11:06Z
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