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Vibes Smart Sensor Trash Can

A' Design Award 2026 Iron Winner in Home Appliances Design

15 April 2026

Vibes Smart Sensor Trash Can by Jiangmen Maitongtong Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.
Vibes Smart Sensor Trash Can by Jiangmen Maitongtong Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.
Vibes Smart Sensor Trash Can by Jiangmen Maitongtong Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.
Vibes Smart Sensor Trash Can by Jiangmen Maitongtong Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.
Vibes Smart Sensor Trash Can by Jiangmen Maitongtong Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.

Jiangmen Maitongtong Innovation Technology Co., Ltd. · CLIENT: Jiangmen Maiteng Household Products Co., Ltd

Vibes is a series of smart sensor trash cans designed for home use. The lid opens automatically, so the bin does not need to be touched. The series includes a standard model and a diaper bin version. Optional modular accessories, such as an odor sealing inner bucket and swivel casters, adapt the bins to everyday cleaning or parenting needs. An automatic trash bag flattening system uses a small fan to smooth the bag without manual effort. The metal body has a fine powder coated finish and a seamless, minimalist form in soft neutral tones.

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Unique Properties
The trash can series serves as an elegant and convenient smart home device. The lineup includes a standard model and a diaper bin version, which can be equipped with optional modular accessories such as an odor sealing inner bucket and swivel casters, flexibly adapting to everyday cleaning or parenting scenarios. The design addresses key user needs, improving convenience, hygiene, and adaptability with an automatic trash bag flattening system and a 1 second self returning odor blocker.
Dimensions & Packaging
275mm*255mm*435mm,18L
Tags
Smart Sensor Trash Can, Optional Modular Accessories, Scene Adaptive Function, Automatic Trash Bag Flattening System, Self Returning Odor Blocker, Modern Minimalist Appearance
Production Technology
The entire series uses a metal body with a fine powder coated finish, giving it a solid structure and premium cool handfeel. The diaper bin version features a glossy plastic odor sealing inner bucket, which contrasts elegantly with the metal body and makes cleaning and maintenance simple and convenient.
The design adopts a seamless, integrated form, removing any visual redundancy. Both the metal body and accessory modules highlight geometric purity and overall harmony.
Design Challenge
The main challenge is simplifying the trash bag replacement process and controlling odors. A builtin micro fan rapidly creates negative pressure between the bag and bin walls, automatically flattening the bag without manual effort. The diaper bin version adds a magnetic odor blocker that closes in one second after disposal, effectively blocking odors for diapers. Together, these features offer a smarter, more hygienic, and convenient waste disposal experience.
Project Duration
The project was launched in February 2025 in Jiangmen, Guangdong, with design completed in April and the series officially released on the Maitongtong flagship store on Taobao Tmall in September the same year.
Operation Flow
Smart Sensor Lid
It opens automatically, eliminating the need to touch the bin or bend down. This enhances hygiene and allows handsfree operation even when carrying items or holding a baby.
Low Operation Noise
The series works quietly, ensuring no disruption during nighttime or when family members are resting.
Optional Silent Swivel Casters
They allow for flexible movement and fixed usage in kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms, and other spaces.
Research
As modern home living standards rise, consumers have higher demands for everyday items including trash cans. Traditional models often fall short in convenience and hygiene due to manual or pedal lids, weak odor control, and fixed placement. This series overcomes these limitations with a smart sensor lid, modular odor blocker and mobility accessories, and an automatic trash bag flattening system, achieving innovations in convenience, cleanliness, and adaptability in various home environments.
Inspiration
Inspired by the integrated aesthetics of high end home interiors, the trash can series combines artistic elegance with functional protection in parenting scenarios. Its minimalist, integrated form, creamy white and other sophisticated neutral tones, and understated and premium texture allow it to blend effortlessly into a variety of spaces, from kitchens to living rooms and parenting areas, striking a refined balance between visual appeal and practical functionality.

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