In the article “Reston-based startup rolls out on-demand laundry services lockers” FFX Now highlighted the new startup, Washera, that just made its public debut earlier this month with its automated laundry services lockers. The idea came from founder and CEO Ali Alawad, who is graduate student currently pursuing a PhD in electrical engineering at GW Engineering, as a way to address inconveniences around using traditional dry cleaners.
Here is an excerpt from the article: “Per the press release, artificial intelligence-assisted technology embedded in Washera’s app helps identify and categorize the garments in an order, which is then processed through a “cloud-based” platform that coordinates all pickups, cleanings and deliveries and provides real-time status updates.”
Read the full article on FFX Now.