Unlike many of the Avengers and even his Justice League pals, Batman doesn’t actually have any special abilities. He even admitted this shortcoming in his latest Hollywood film.
“What are you superpowers again?” asked The Flash, just moments after the two heroes met. “I’m rich,” says Bruce Wayne calmly as the suicide doors drop into place on his Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo.
Of course, this concept-car-come-to-life is far from the only toy in Batman’s arsenal. In his modern incarnation, the Caped Crusader has much more than a fancy utility belt and Batarangs at his disposal. To combat criminals, Wayne is outfitted with everything from futuristic gadgets and practical tools to cutting-edge intelligent systems and high-tech surveillance equipment throughout the Batcave.
Fortunately, you don’t have to be the richest man in Gotham to upgrade the devices and tools you use in your own house. The following represent just some of the amazing technology on the market today that you can actually incorporate into your own life.
Digital Butler
You may not have a personal butler to wait on you hand and foot, but several leading manufacturers now offer a wide range of digital home assistants that can help you be more efficient around the house. From setting a timer and recording appointments to reading a recipe aloud and playing music on-demand, your new “hands-free Alfred” can bring a whole new level of convenience to your life.
Autonomous Cleaning
Though a digital home assistant will help you in many ways, it will not actually keep your house clean. It is just a voice in a box after all, not an actual faithful servant from England. But there is a tech solution. With the latest Roomba, Neato Botvac or Robovac model, you can enjoy the best cleaning robot on the market and always rest easy knowing that your entire home will remain spic and span. Frankly, anything less would be uncivilized.
Night-Vision Security
High-end video cameras have been available for awhile, but the newest advances have taken things up a notch. Yes, even you can now harness night vision to see in the dark just like everyone’s favorite cave-dwelling winged mammal. Along with ultra-high resolution, the 4K Nocturnal cameras offer 250 feet of range — nearly a whole football field — as well as long-distance zoom capability, remote monitoring via smartphone and audio recording. With these devices in place, you can be sure that you’ll never have to worry about the Joker sneaking up on your lair.
Hideaway Screens
In recent years, LG has been working on a flexible-screen television that will retract out of the way into its own stand when not in use. While this truly next-level option is unquestionably cool, it will also likely break the bank. That might be fine for Wayne Manor, but you have a budget to consider. No need to worry. You can simply go with a motorized lift or other mount option capable of hiding any screen. Auton is among the leading providers with solutions that allow you to stow your television in a cabinet, behind a painting, under the bed, in the ceiling or essentially anywhere your heart desires.
Super Outfitting Your Home
You don’t need Bruce Wayne money to enjoy a little bit of Bruce Wayne luxury. In fact, to the delight of those non-billionaires among us, as technology keeps getting better, it also keeps getting more affordable.
With just a few small investments — into a digital assistant, robot-vac, night vision security and retractable screen — you too can start to live some of the high life.
Because these are not just the superhero technologies you deserve. These are the luxuries you need right now.
