Meet BILL, the robotic laboratory of Snickers longevity.
Nike has unveiled the first robotic device for cleaning and repairing sneakers. Its name is BILL, which stands for Bot Initiated Longevity Lab.
Demonstrating the new invention, Nike is implementing a strategy of using green services in the name of reducing the environmental impact and moving toward a circular future.
“Extending the life of a product is a key component of a circular future. By giving a product a second life, we reduce its environmental impact. It is this understanding that has led to Nike’s latest retail innovation: BILL, the Bot Initiated Longevity Lab,” Nike said.
It is noted that the new robot, using classic cleaning methods, water-based products and patches made from recycled polyester, is capable of extending the life of iconic shoe models - from Air Force 1s, Air Jordan 1s to Space Hippie 01s and Nike Dunks.
After the shoes are loaded into the device, a digital 3D model of the shoe is automatically created, and the customer is prompted to select locations for cleaning and patches to restore the worn surface. It takes BILL an average of 45 minutes to treat one pair.
Until the end of September, the robot is presented at Nike Town London, and all its services are free for buyers.
