NANOLEAF PIVOTS TO ROBOTS AND AI BEYOND SMART LIGHTS
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Nanoleaf is abandoning its quiet streak with three new product categories: embodied AI robots, red light therapy devices, and AI-integrated hardware. The move signals the smart lighting company's shift away from its core business.
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