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Smart Strollers: The Future of Parenting

June 29, 2024 Hanh Brown / Anne Hunger Season 5 Episode 214
Smart Strollers: The Future of Parenting
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Smart Strollers: The Future of Parenting
Jun 29, 2024 Season 5 Episode 214
Hanh Brown / Anne Hunger

Get ready for a stroll through innovation on 'Tech Tots' as we roll out 'Smart Strollers: The Future of Parenting' with the delightful Anne Hunger from Glüxkind Technologies!

We'll push the boundaries of parenting tech, unveiling adorable insights on AI-powered baby gear, safety innovations, and parent-friendly features that'll make you say 'Aww!' and 'Wow!' in the same breath.

Prepare to giggle and gasp as we navigate the world of dual-motor systems, 360° Safety Bubbles, and companion apps, discovering how they're turning parenting from a bumpy ride into a smooth cruise.

With Anne's expertise in tech-savvy childcare solutions, you'll hear heartwarming stories from Glüxkind's journey, leaving you cooing with inspiration.

By the end, you'll toddle away with these game-changing takeaways:
1. How to embrace AI in your parenting adventure
2. Tips for choosing smart, sustainable baby gear
3. Secrets to multitasking like a parenting pro

Don't miss this playdate with innovation! Tune in now, subscribe, and join our parenting party. Together, let's raise the next generation of tech-savvy tots!

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Get ready for a stroll through innovation on 'Tech Tots' as we roll out 'Smart Strollers: The Future of Parenting' with the delightful Anne Hunger from Glüxkind Technologies!

We'll push the boundaries of parenting tech, unveiling adorable insights on AI-powered baby gear, safety innovations, and parent-friendly features that'll make you say 'Aww!' and 'Wow!' in the same breath.

Prepare to giggle and gasp as we navigate the world of dual-motor systems, 360° Safety Bubbles, and companion apps, discovering how they're turning parenting from a bumpy ride into a smooth cruise.

With Anne's expertise in tech-savvy childcare solutions, you'll hear heartwarming stories from Glüxkind's journey, leaving you cooing with inspiration.

By the end, you'll toddle away with these game-changing takeaways:
1. How to embrace AI in your parenting adventure
2. Tips for choosing smart, sustainable baby gear
3. Secrets to multitasking like a parenting pro

Don't miss this playdate with innovation! Tune in now, subscribe, and join our parenting party. Together, let's raise the next generation of tech-savvy tots!

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Find Anne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-hunger/

Anne: 00:00:05
One of the most emotional moments was that interaction with the young man in the wheelchair who was able to move around with the stroller. But just again and again conversations with parents who tell us about the accidents they had with their stroller. And they're like, if I had this one, it wouldn't have happened.

Hanh: 00:00:28
Hello, I'm Hanh Brown. Welcome to AI50. Where data and innovation come together. We use cutting edge AI technology to create advanced language model applications. These applications are designed specifically for the people age 50 and above. Our mission is to understand and cater to their unique needs and preferences. Ensuring they get the most out of modern technology. So today I'm thrilled to be joined by Anne Hunger, the co founder

Hanh: 00:01:02
and CPO at GlüxKind Technologies. As a parent and tech innovator, Anne is at the forefront of reshaping the baby stroller industry. With AI power solutions designed to assist parents and ensure a safer, more convenient and stress free experience. So Glooks can smart strollers combine cutting edge technology with essential baby centric features. So, Anne, welcome to the show. Hello. Hi, Anne. Thanks for having me. Absolutely.

Hanh: 00:01:39
All right. So, to get things started, could you share something about yourself that many people might not know?

Anne: 00:01:45
Um, yeah. So my name is Anne Hunger. I'm originally from Germany. I moved to Canada about seven years ago and that's where we started GlüxKind. Um, It's also that my German background also inspired the name GlüxKind. It means lucky child directly translated, um, but it's also a figure of speech. So a lucky child can be anyone regardless of age. It just means that regardless of what kind of trouble you get yourself into, it always tends to work out just fine. And that's kind of the, the comfort

Anne: 00:02:21
and the feeling that we want to, to give our customers as well. Regardless of what challenges they face, it's, it's always gonna work out at the end.

Hanh: 00:02:34
Awesome. The global baby stroller market size was valued at 2.6 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate 5.8% from 2021 to 2028. So can you share your personal journey that led to co-found kin's technologies and what experiences or challenges, uh, as a parent inspired you to revolutionize the baby stroller industry?

Anne: 00:03:09
Yeah, I mean, I definitely didn't think that that was on the agenda for kind of my professional career, but when, um, my husband and I were expecting our first daughter and, uh, in 2019, then that was the first time that we really looked into the stroller market as it is currently. And with all the. Kind of home automation items, all the like smart devices that we have nowadays in our lives, we were just surprised that the stroller market was lacking that and thinking how important a stroller is becoming in every parent's life. Um, We just thought there should

Anne: 00:03:49
be something that's more assistive than the traditional strollers that are currently on the market. We did lots of, uh, market research, lots of conversations with other parents. And, um, that really proved the point or emphasized the point that there's a lot of people looking for better solutions. Um, it's just, you know, Challenging to develop those and, um, so we decided to actually take on that challenge and Yeah, develop our smart stroller and now we're, um, that was four years ago that we started and now we're really at the, at the point where we're

Anne: 00:04:29
starting to deliver our first units to the customers who have been, uh, patiently waiting for their products and, and who are really excited to start using, um, this particular product.

Hanh: 00:04:45
Well, congratulations.

Anne: 00:04:46
Thank you.

Hanh: 00:04:46
Yeah. That's so exciting. So, a study by the Pew Research Center found that 56 percent of parents with children under the age of 18 say they often feel rushed even to do everyday tasks. Now, GlüxKind's mission is to assist parents by integrating AI technology into baby strollers. Now, can you explain how your smart strollers address the common pain points faced by parents, such as navigating difficult terrains or multitasking while caring for their baby?

Anne: 00:05:18
Yeah, you, you, you touch on a really good point. Like there's so many competing priorities now in our lives that, um, it's really hard to just get that time where you're in peace. And spending quality time with your kids. And, um, we just want to give parents more time, more peace of mind to be exactly in that position to spend that quality time with their kids. Um, so we're improving the convenience and the accessibility and, um, the safety of the baby stroller in order to give them that, um, mental space, but also the

Anne: 00:05:58
physical relaxation so that, um, you can. Yeah, really enjoy the time with your kids. And how we do that is our strollers are motorized on like to start with. So you can think of them like an e bike version of a stroller, a power assisted on, on uphill, uh, or uneven ground, or if you load them up with your groceries, it's no more. effort than pushing an empty stroller on super flat ground. Um, so it's really more steering rather than actually pushing and exerting effort when you move around.

Anne: 00:06:35
Same on a downhill. I think a lot of parents, um, have that thought at the back of their heads, uh, that the stroller could run away at any given point in time, if they actually happened to slip slip off the handlebar and we take that worry out of the equation, because as soon as, um, we don't. Parents don't touch the handlebar. If the stroller actually stops and doesn't go anywhere. So you're actually, they're actually more in control than with the regular strollers.

Anne: 00:07:02
And, um, yeah. And then we also have features that enhance the sleeping, uh, for babies. So our rock baby feature is extremely popular, meaning that the stroller just rocks back and forth and I can actually show you, I have the stroller behind me.

Hanh: 00:07:18
Sure, sure. Well, you know, I see so many, uh, cases where this could come so valuable, um, a mom that's currently pregnant, pushing a baby who's, you know, a year old or should be running or walking. Yeah. Um, or she might have multiple kids, you know, and keeping track of what in the stroller, perhaps carrying a baby and then perhaps one that's running behind her. Wow.

Anne: 00:07:49
Yeah. We also get a lot of. Um, inquiries from parents with multiple kids, uh, we're working on, um, um, multiple occupancy product. Uh, right now our initial product is kind of a single occupancy stroller. Um, and yeah, but there's lots more to come and we get a lot of inquiries from exactly, as you say, people who have. A lot of moving parts, either a couple of different, um, kids, different age groups, kids who are out of the stroller, one kid in the stroller or, um, parents with dogs. So just a lot of things

Anne: 00:08:24
competing for your attention. And, um, if you don't have to worry about your stroller or exert a lot of effort, um, into moving with your stroller, then that makes a big difference.

Hanh: 00:08:41
Absolutely. So go ahead, show us. You said you have something you wanted to show it.

Anne: 00:08:44
Oh, it's, it's, let me show, show you later, okay?

Hanh: 00:08:49
Oh, sure. So now technological advancement in everyday products can transform routine tasks into seamless experiences, enhancing both convenience and safety. Now your stroller feature, a dual motor system for power assist. And adaptive braking. So can you share a story about how these technologies have a meaningful difference in the parents daily life?

Anne: 00:09:14
Yeah. I mean, I guess the most meaningful example, um, that we witnessed the conversation that we had is just how much more accessible it is. This makes the stroller to parents of different physical capabilities. So we had a conversation at a trade show with, with a young man who was in a wheelchair and, um, and his, his mom was present as well. Who was also, um, in a wheelchair. And. They were just talking about the fact that there are not really any products

Anne: 00:09:49
out there that would allow them to independently go out, uh, with their kids, that it's a real challenge to, um, continue to have that independence. Once you add a little one into their lives. Um, and with the LR stroller that, that we have, that we're going to release, um, Later this year, it actually drives autonomously, um, and it can drive autonomously just in front of a wheelchair as well. So allowing, uh, people with, um, different physical capabilities to continue to be independent

Anne: 00:10:25
even as young parents of newborns.

Hanh: 00:10:30
Mm. So nice. I wish I had that 26 years ago.

Anne: 00:10:35
You know, that's actually one of the, one of the most common comments we hear when we're at trade shows or somewhere else where we just demonstrate usually the rock a baby feature, parents, uh, walk by and they remember how much time they spend just walking around the block, getting their kids to sleep because all the balls around sleep and how much of a break you get in that very strenuous time of your life, super rewarding, but it is. A lot of, a lot of effort and a lot of stress with, uh, little kids and newborns. So they always say, where was

Anne: 00:11:07
this when my kids were little? That's

Hanh: 00:11:12
Absolutely.

Anne: 00:11:13
100% the top comment we're getting.

Hanh: 00:11:15
My, uh, I have three, 26, 24 and 22. And I remember back then it was either a stroller or a car that would just knock them out. And I love it. Yeah. And there's been a few occasions, let's say if they're sick and they don't feel well, you know, you don't want to be driving at 2 a. m. Right. So we put them in a stroller. We just go like this, like throughout just until they, you know, but I wish there,

Hanh: 00:11:41
gosh, just a, a powered one stroller. Yeah, that would be awesome.

Anne: 00:11:46
Yeah. We use the, we, we have a six, six months old, uh, baby now as well. Um, we, we call him our chief product tester now. Um, and he's slept. So many hours in the stroller while it was rocking at home and allowing us to, um, yeah, just drink a cup of coffee or get a couple of emails.

Hanh: 00:12:11
That's true. So now, according to the survey by the juvenile products manufacturers, 76 percent of parents consider safety the most important factor when purchasing baby products. I'm sure this is a high priority for GlüxKind as well. So how does GlüxKind ensure the highest safety standards in your strollers and, um, what role does the 360 safety bubble play in protecting both the child and the stroller?

Anne: 00:12:46
Yeah, I mean, we, we consider safety, um, obviously one of our highest priorities. That's as I said, initially, for example, um, runaway strollers are such a source of anxiety. Um, for parents that, um, it just, It's so easy to solve for that, but a lot of parents that I, that I talk to, they, they either, um, take like detours to avoid certain hills so they don't get into a position where they kind of hold on to dear life. So with our stroller and the smart brake assist feature, for

Anne: 00:13:22
example, the stroller slows down. And if you happen to let go of the stroller, it just stops. Same with babies don't always want to be. in the stroller, right? So if you want to take them out and want to give them that physical contact, um, and connection, then you can do that. You can hold them with two hands while the stroller actually, um, the empty stroller navigates the sidewalk in front of you autonomously until you want to put your child back into the stroller. So the stroller itself makes mobility. More safe while your child is in there

Anne: 00:13:55
with break assist with the 360 safety bubble that is creates that environmental awareness of any incoming dangers. If you're walking around a sharp corner where you can't see around, but the stroller is like a meter, a meter and a half in front of you. So it would already alert you if there's something coming your way. Um, but also if you want to take your child out of the stroller, you can make sure that. You have a safe hold on your child. You can spend that one on one time, continue your walk and your stroller

Anne: 00:14:30
still continues the walk with you while being aware of what's happening around it.

Hanh: 00:14:36
Mm hmm. Wow. That's some awesome AI technology. So that's great. Um, so the AI and the consumer product market is projected to reach 9. 5 billion by 2025, a growing rate at, I guess, 30 percent from 2020. So AI is not just about automation. It's about enhancing the quality of life by providing intelligent solutions to everyday problems. So can you share with us more about the AI features, uh, in your stroller, such as the automatic rock my baby

Hanh: 00:15:07
mode and how do these innovation contribute to the baby's comfort, um, and the parent's peace of mind?

Anne: 00:15:17
Um, yeah, I mean, the, the core AI feature, um, for the stroller is the self driving. Um, so again, when the stroller is unoccupied, when the child is not in there, um, Um, so either you have a newborn or a little baby who needs that physical connection, we want parents to be able to give them, um, that connection, take them out of the stroller and still safely continue their walk. Or you have a toddler who's learning how to walk, but you still bring the stroller along because they don't walk for very long, they get

Anne: 00:15:50
tired and Yeah, places to go to. Right. So in those cases, when the store is not occupied, it can drive itself along the sidewalk, along a path in front of the user, uh, it stays within arm's reach distance, uh, maintains the same speed that you're walking it. If you stop, it stops. If you step away, because. If your toddler found some cute flowers on the lawn beside the, beside the path, then just the stroller just stops and waits for you to continue the journey. And it also stops at intersections,

Anne: 00:16:21
waiting for the parent or other user to, to provide that input signal that it's safe to cross the street and that they actually want to cross the street. Um, so that's our core AI feature that, um, enables that. To turn this roller into a pure real support gear so that you only have to touch it when the cargo, your precious cargo is actually in there. Otherwise it just comes along with you, um, basically on standby until you want to put your child back in there.

Hanh: 00:17:04
So as a parent and an innovator, what, um, have been most, uh, valuable lessons that you've learned throughout your entrepreneur journey? And how have they influenced your approach to product development and your leadership?

Anne: 00:17:20
That's a lot of questions in one. Um, I guess on a very basic level, um, becoming a parent and being an entrepreneur at the same time really pushes you to, um, figure out your priorities and, because spending time with your kids is non negotiable. And then on the business side, it, yeah, again, it really pushes you to figure out what does have to happen at this point in time and what can wait or what can be handed off or outsourced. And as we're talking about AI, there's so many great tools, AI based tools out there

Anne: 00:18:11
that help you do that and achieve that added level of efficiency that, yeah, you're just able to spend more time with the things or little people that matter to you.

Hanh: 00:18:27
Time suddenly becomes more precious, right? Yeah. And then like you said, time with your, your baby is non negotiable and then whatever's left. You got to take care of your own well being, for instance, and then on top of that, running a business and then figuring out what to own and what to outsource. Well, thank you for doing all that with a newborn, of course, make sure you get caught up with your sleep. I mean, these are very

Hanh: 00:18:53
important things, right? Yeah. Yeah. So that's great. So now can you walk us through some of the key features of the app, um, that you, that you talk about? The, um. Mm hmm. Companion app for enhanced control and monitoring. Uh, how do they empower parents?

Anne: 00:19:12
So, um, I mean, our, our companion app enables the user, whether it being the parents, grandparents, other caretakers like nannies to interact. with the stroller to connect to the stroller and adjust it to their preferences and to the baby's preferences. It's, um, an interface, um, yeah, to also interact with different caretakers. Um, but it was really important for us as well that If you don't want to use the app, if you have grandparents who are going for a walk with the stroller, they don't need to have the app in order to walk with the stroller.

Anne: 00:19:54
So we wanted to keep it very intuitive, um, that the usability is not restricted by having to use a phone and having to have a phone with you. Um, So two of the key things that can be adjusted with the app are the level of boost you want. So the level of assistance that you want from the stroller, both on upper and down here and, um, the intensity of the rock baby. So, because different kids have different preferences and sometimes it's just kind of a smooth back and forth. And sometimes you just

Anne: 00:20:30
need a little bit more. Um, yeah, and then. There's also, I don't know whether I mentioned that before, we have built in speakers for white noise, um, but also story time so that parents have their screen free entertainment package as the kid grows right on the stroller. They don't have to remember different, another thing to bring along. It's a lot of products built into one and all those. additional auxiliary kind of functions are accessible through the app.

Hanh: 00:21:03
Well, I'll tell you with all that I'm hearing, maybe the baby might not want another environment like their crib. You know?

Anne: 00:21:11
Yeah. I mean, um, initially, like, I guess that's a very personal story, but it's, um, anyone can do that. We used the bassinet, the stroller bassinet Um, as our bedside bassinet for our little one as well, which provided the benefit, um, that he got used to the same sleep environment, whether we were outside on the go or in the house and overnight, which makes a huge difference in terms of how comfortable they are sleeping and, um, and their sleep quality.

Hanh: 00:21:46
And I'll tell you, newborn, you know, that phase, Sleep. Oh, it's a big deal. It's a.

Anne: 00:21:53
It's a huge deal.

Hanh: 00:21:57
And, uh, and how long they sleep and whether they sleep straight through. Oh, those are a big deal. Not only to the child, but to everyone around them.

Anne: 00:22:07
Yes. We're, we're going through a rough phase right now with teething. So sleep quality is right back up there as the priority again.

Hanh: 00:22:23
Hmm. Well, that's a wonderful stage to now, um, books can receive the CES 2023 innovation award for their smart stroller design. Now, your modular travel system offers a comprehensive solution from birth to toddler hood. Now, how does this system provide convenience and value to parents? And what sets it apart from all their travel systems in the market?

Anne: 00:22:50
Yeah. So we actually received both the 2023 and 2024 CES innovation awards for the two different, uh, stroller models that we have, which has been, um, amazing to, for us as a very young startup, which got us a lot of exposure globally, um, and a lot of interest from all over the world, indicating that there's parents everywhere that are looking for a solution that provides them more than, than what current strollers do. And, um, yeah, so in terms of the convenience, I think it's not purely convenience, but also added safety and

Anne: 00:23:33
accessibility, um, with the travel system. Um, it's. It's pretty industry standard that you're able to transition your stroller from that newborn stage with the newborn bassinet that's also safe for overnight sleep to a seat that supports a child until they're like 50 pounds. Um, and you also have the option to just pop on your car seat if you're going for a quick trip. So that's It's really the, the essence of a travel system that you have that modularity and the system and the stroller frame is able to accommodate the growing

Anne: 00:24:20
needs of your child in your family. And, um, yeah, I mean, that makes it convenient because we combine a lot of products that parent. Parents buy it separately, uh, currently into one form factor, whether that being like the smart crib, the stroller, the speakers that are built in, um, it's just less things that you have to think about when you leave the house and less things that you need to purchase, uh, initially as you prepare for your baby.

Hanh: 00:24:53
All these extra amenities. That, that was not even heard of, you know, and now it's so accessible. That's great. Now, do you have a moment when you realize the true impact and the potential of your innovation?

Anne: 00:25:08
Was there one moment? I mean, again, um, one of the, one of the most, I guess, emotional moments was, uh, that interaction with the, with the young men in, in the wheelchair who was able to move around, um, with, with the stroller. Um, but. Just again and again, conversations with parents who tell us about, um, like little accidents they had with their stroller and they're like, if I had this one, it wouldn't have happened. And even if it, even if the child wasn't actually injured, just that moment that caused like fear to the

Anne: 00:25:42
parents when the stroller was running away or rolling away a little bit, it's such a traumatic experience. If you can avoid that, that makes a huge difference as well. And, um, again, if parents are able to spend more relaxed time with their kids, they're better, better parents, better, um, for themselves. Yeah.

Hanh: 00:26:11
Yeah, that's true. That peace of mind is huge and safety either add to that problem or can alleviate it, right? Um, stroller is one, going to the park is another. I remember those days. It can be a wonderful place, but it can also be a dangerous place. Yeah, well, you'll see that maybe you're not at the park phase yet, but, uh, no, I think it's wonderful with the AI innovation for strollers. So now as a company founded by parents for parents, how do you ensure that every

Hanh: 00:26:50
feature And design choice addresses real world parenting challenges effectively?

Anne: 00:26:57
Um, well, we've had conversations with close to 700 other parents. At this point, we made sure that we get a lot of feedback as we developed the product on, um, both the hardware choices that we made, as well as the software features that we're implementing. Uh, so that's one thing. Um, And we, my co founder, who's also my husband, we also have a, um, a daughter who's four and a half, who has been the inspiration for the company in the first place, so we can really develop this from a very personal experience as well, in addition to all the feedback that we've

Anne: 00:27:37
been getting from a lot of other parents.

Hanh: 00:27:43
That's awesome. Now, can you share an instance when you face a significant technical, uh, technical or design challenge during your development and, and how did you or your team navigate that situation? And what did you learn from that?

Anne: 00:28:00
There, uh, when haven't we faced a challenge? Um, I mean, there, there've definitely been a lot of challenges, um, developing this product. We wanted to continue providing a lot of the features that parents appreciate about regular strollers. Um, at its core, strollers need to be lightweight, they need to be foldable, in order to be comfortable. usable in all the different situations that they are going to be used in. But then we also add motors, electronics, um, which add weight for when they

Anne: 00:28:42
include cables that need to go somewhere, which, um, conflicts a little bit with the folding of the, of the frame. So I guess that interplay has been a big challenge in the development. But, uh, one thing we, we did is we chose smart materials, um, that are very light and very durable and strong to offset the additional weight that we put in, uh, with the components like the motors and the electronics. And, um, we spent a lot of development time on the folding mechanism to ensure that that still works. It's still in a small form factor

Anne: 00:29:23
that fits in your trunk that can be like stored at home or in your garage wherever you want to keep your stroller, but as it still has all those, um, smart features that enable the. Uh, easier mobility, more convenient mobility and higher accessibility.

Hanh: 00:29:49
That's great. Now, sustainability and ethical design is very important to consumers. So how does GlüxKind incorporate these values into your products and your company culture?

Anne: 00:30:07
Yeah. So in terms of sustainability, I guess the biggest. Um, topic for us is to combine products, a lot of different products that parents would purchase separately into one so that eliminates the need for first producing all those other products, shipping all those other products. And because it's, it's all in one form factor, and it continues to grow with your family. Um, the. Mobility platform, we call it. So basically, the stroller frame

Anne: 00:30:41
can stay within the family and really encourage and enhance a urban lifestyle because you have a support gear that allows you to make bigger grocery runs without using your car. And you, we can provide other attachments. Um, once your child grows out of the stroller that enable you to, yeah, just turn it into like a shopping cart, basically into all your grocery shopping, all your errands in your neighborhood, um, with that stroller frame. Um, and again, we, we have lots of, lots of other plans of enhancing the. and increasing the sustainability of

Anne: 00:31:22
the product, uh, in the future as well.

Hanh: 00:31:28
That brings me to the next question. Looking ahead, what is your long term vision for GlüxKind and what exciting, uh, exciting development or milestone can we expect to see in the coming years?

Anne: 00:31:40
Yeah, so the immediate, uh, Big milestone is starting our first production run in the shipping of our first units. We got a huge backlog in terms of orders that we want to work through. But at the same time, we, we need to ensure the quality, safety of the, of the product. And, um, yeah, so we're starting up slowly, but then, um, yeah, Also on the development side, uh, we, we have lots of plans for, for other products. Again, I said earlier that we get contacted by lots of parents with multiple kids, um, which

Anne: 00:32:19
makes a whole lot of sense. The more kids you put in your stroller, the heavier it is, the more effort it is to move around. So, um, the next products on our website. Roadmap or definitely strollers for my occupancy and, um, and we're also developing a more comprehensive platform to take the load off of parents and, um, suggest them products that they are going to need in their journey, um, so that we can be one source to provide parents with. With products as accessories, and. Yeah.

Hanh: 00:33:01
ThaIt sounds exciting. Wow. No, as a leader in a very rapidly evolving industry, how do you stay informed with the latest trends and technologies? And how do you foster that innovation within your team?

Anne: 00:33:21
Um, I guess staying on top of the trends is, and the technology that is developing so quickly in that AI computer vision space is crucial to our development, um, both on the software as well as on the hardware side. We've been, uh, really lucky to be very well Connected and supported to, for example, the NVIDIA team and attending conferences like, uh, NVIDIA's GTC conference in San Jose that was just in March, I believe, um, is definitely one aspect of how to stay on top of things and, and continue to, um, see what's out there, but also be connected

Anne: 00:34:07
to the people who are pushing the boundaries in those respective fields.

Hanh: 00:34:15
That's great. Now, what advice would you give to aspiring entrepreneurs, especially those seeking to leverage technology, AI or so, uh, to solve real world challenges and make a positive impact?

Anne: 00:34:30
Um, um, I think at the core, it's really important to understand product and the user perspective, um, for which you want to develop a product. Um, so if, if you're developing it, um, for a problem that you're facing yourself, you're always going to have a different level of impact. and relatability to what, what, what really solved the problem that people are facing. And then I guess just try to do it like scrappy initially, but get to, um, Like a proof of concept really fast and then test it with people, whether

Anne: 00:35:17
that actually solves their problem. So that's kind of developing and testing cycle. Um, at the beginning is, is really important and don't spend too much time trying to make it perfect without having that feedback group.

Hanh: 00:35:34
Well, thank you so much. So we're at the end. I wanted to know, do you have anything else that you'd like to add?

Anne: 00:35:46
Um, I mean, I, well, if, if any of your, uh, of the listeners or viewers of this podcast, uh, would love to get one of the strollers, then they can head to our website, uh, which is GlüxKind. com and, uh, sign up for, for our wait list. Um, and then we're happy to, to provide them with the next generation mobility for parents in the coming months.

Hanh: 00:36:18
Awesome. And you could always look and and hunger on LinkedIn. Follow her for sure to get updates on her products. Well, thank you so much for joining us today and in sharing your incredible journey and this groundbreaking work at GlüxKind, your passion, leveraging AI and innovating design to empower parents, enhance safety, comfort and convenience. It is awesome. Very inspiring. Um, so it's exciting to see how the smart strollers are transforming

Hanh: 00:36:51
the parenting experience and setting new standards in the industry. And to our listeners or viewers, thank you so much for tuning in. Uh, if you enjoyed this conversation, make sure to like, subscribe, follow Spotify, YouTube, LinkedIn, leave us comment, uh, give us your thoughts about the future of powered baby, baby gear. So join us next time as we continue to explore the innovative technologies shaping our world. Until then, stay curious, keep embracing innovation. Thank you for your time.

Anne: 00:37:27
Thanks, Hanh.

Hanh: 00:37:28
Thank you.