Japanese company YKK, the world's largest zipper manufacturer, has developed a unique prototype of a self-propelled zipper that can fasten itself automatically using a built-in motor and transmission mechanism, The Verge reports, citing YKK's YouTube channel.
This technology allows you to fasten a zipper with a single push of a button on a remote control. The prototype is of considerable size and is intended for industrial use.
The demonstration video shows how a lightning rod connects membranes 5 meters high in 40 seconds, greatly simplifying a process that usually requires the use of a ladder.
Another video shows how the zipper quickly connects temporary shelters 4 meters wide in 50 seconds. The technology uses a worm mechanism that moves the teeth of the zipper, ensuring that it is automatically fastened.
YKK plans to refine the prototype by reducing its size, adding a battery and safety mechanisms to prevent objects from getting stuck. This development could be revolutionary for the zipper industry.