For generations, refrigerators have remained in one place. No matter where you are in the house, getting a cold beverage means getting up and going to the refrigerator.

F.I.L. – Fridge in Limbo introduces a different approach: bring the refrigerator to the user.

F.I.L. is a patent-pending motorized refrigeration concept that combines refrigerated storage, powered mobility, electronic communication, navigation technology, and docking capability in one innovative device.

Refrigeration Meets Mobility

At its core, F.I.L. remains a refrigerator. Its interior provides refrigerated storage for beverages and other suitable items.

The difference is underneath.

The concept incorporates a rotating base with motorized wheels, allowing the refrigerator to move rather than remain permanently stationary. The patent also describes sensors that can assist the device in detecting obstacles and navigating its surroundings.

Call the Refrigerator to You

One of F.I.L.’s defining concepts is communication with a mobile electronic device.

Rather than walking to the refrigerator, a user can request that F.I.L. travel to their location. The system can use location and navigational information to determine a path between the refrigerator and the user.

Imagine relaxing in the living room and wanting a cold drink. Instead of heading to the kitchen, F.I.L. brings refrigerated storage closer to you.

More Than Mobile Refrigeration

F.I.L. also introduces an interactive communication element.

A customizable LED display incorporated into the refrigerator can present messages communicated from a connected electronic device. This creates additional possibilities for communication and personalization beyond simply transporting refrigerated items.

Designed to Dock

Mobility requires power, so the F.I.L. concept also incorporates a docking system.

When appropriate, the refrigerator can connect with a docking station to receive power and support its refrigeration system. This allows the device to combine the convenience of battery-powered mobility with a stationary power source when docked.

A New Approach to Everyday Convenience

Smart technology has transformed countless household products. F.I.L. explores what happens when that same thinking is applied to one of the home’s most familiar appliances.

The result is a concept that combines refrigeration, mobility and connected technology in an entirely different way.

F.I.L. – Refrigeration That Comes to You.

F.I.L. is currently seeking licensing and manufacturing opportunities.