The whiteboard-cleaning robot every office needs
Originally posted on LinkedIn, August 29, 2025.
This is a classic “Shut up and take my money” product that belongs in every office.
HTX Studio, a Chinese group that invents technical and visual solutions, released a brilliant video called “We Built a Robot to Clean Our Whiteboard.” It combines quick thinking, stripped-down engineering, and rare creativity.
They did not stop at a whiteboard-cleaning robot. They have also built a trash can that catches paper in midair, a one-handed keyboard for people who need one, and even a robot that shoots rubber bands directly into your mouth. Their work mixes efficiency with clean, sharp humor.
For anyone leading technical teams, looking for a product idea, or thinking about how to add 5% more “wow” to ordinary spaces, their work is worth studying. As a customer, I would happily put this robot in every meeting room tomorrow morning.
You can find more on the HTX Studio channel.