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Overview�
Provided values (= ends)�
Functions and shape that create the values (=
means)�
The
"Roomba" is a house
cleaning robot equipped
with various sensors to
detect room conditions. �
‣ The
Roomba is a house-cleaning robot equipped with
artificial intelligence. It detects the size and shape of
the room as well as dirt and debris on the floor and
cleans the area autonomously without human
operation.
‣ It has numerous sensors to detect walls, bumps, and
dirt to sense the condition of the room and clean the
area efficiently.
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‣ Cleans the floor by itself
‣ Attracts affection like a pet
‣ Moves in all directions over a flat surface
‣ Sucks up air
‣ Detects dirt and makes adjustments
‣ Detects obstacles like walls and bumps and makes
adjustments
‣ Makes an emotional sound when something goes
wrong
‣ Controllable with a remote](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/3-150227032327-conversion-gate02/85/i-school-The-University-of-Tokyo-The-purposes-and-methods-of-technological-research-and-case-studies-37-320.jpg)
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Description
The thorny dragon lives in the dry
Australian desert.
Grooves on its body guide water to its
mouth by drawing moisture caught on
the body.
Structure to accumulate
microscopic energy
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Functions/shape that create the values
(= means)
▶ A mechanism to circulate 100% of
the water
▶ Purification capacity to meet
drinkable standards
▶ …
A water recycling system at the International Space Station
Provided values
(= ends)
▶ Enables sustainable living without
worrying about the absolute
amount of water in an isolated
environment
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Description
The thorny dragon lives in the dry
Australian desert.
Grooves on its body guide water to its
mouth by drawing moisture caught on
the body.
Structure to accumulate
microscopic energy
Photo provided at: h]p://labaq.com/archives/51196569.html](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/3-150227032327-conversion-gate02/85/i-school-The-University-of-Tokyo-The-purposes-and-methods-of-technological-research-and-case-studies-47-320.jpg)
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i.school, The University of Tokyo "The purposes and methods of technological research and case studies"
This document outlines an educational series on innovation and idea creation hosted by i.school at the University of Tokyo. The third class focuses on understanding technology-centered research by exploring new values of technologies and turning everyday objects into idea hints. The class reviews human-centered research and discusses collecting technology cases, analyzing their functions and benefits, and grouping cases based on their technological means and societal ends. The overall goal is to help participants understand the full innovation process.
