IoT-Enabled Appliance Generates Water From Air: CES 2024

Genesis Systems, a company developing solutions for water scarcity, will debut its new home appliance, the WaterCube 100, at CES 2024 in Las Vegas taking place Jan. 9-12.

The design uses Renewable Water from Air (RWA) technology to generate more than 100 gallons of fresh water each day — enough for a household of four — from the air.

The company previously released its WaterCube 1000, which generates 1,000 gallons of water per day and is designed for deployment within villages and towns. The smaller-scale model marks the company’s move into the consumer market, intended for home or office deployment. 

Genesis Systems said its design is a “technological leap” for water sourcing methods, particularly pertinent given ongoing water scarcity issues and rising instances of drought. 

With homeowners or businesses becoming self-sufficient in water sourcing, pressure on water grids and wells can also be alleviated. 

“Water scarcity, or lack of fresh water access, affects more than 40% of the global population, and by 2050 the world will need to feed an estimated two billion people — requiring even more water,” said David Stuckenberg, Genesis Systems’ chief operating officer. “WaterCube 1000 can generate enough water daily for an entire village, while WaterCube 100 provides the same technology to the consumer market. 

“WaterCube 100 generates all the fresh, clean water a household needs with minimal upkeep and no expensive construction, providing consumers worldwide with a safe, secure and sustainable water source.” 

A connected app, powered by AWS, also allows users to monitor the water quality of their WaterCube.