The product might be more present in higher income areas
Depending on this machine may make future generations too dependent on automatic cleaning and may make it difficult to adjust to more manual washing machines
Children should not be able to improperly use the machine
Product may detect the incorrect input and clean clothes incorrectly (ie., too much or not enough detergent)
Future software updates may lead to bugs occurring over the product's use
Hardware may deteriorate after some time
Weight sensor
Motor
Electronics may make disposable or recycling of machines difficult
The product consists of many different components that would require an intricate recycling process
Electronic and metal sensors
LEDs
Motors
Machine can use recycled parts from old machines so that the price to consumers can be reduced
Allow machine to receive manual input as an option
Include warnings for improper use (ie., keep away from children warning)
Potential solutions to alterations that may occur during the product's useful lifespan
The introduction of easily swappable parts for more commonly damaged parts (ie., sensor, motors, panel)
Allow exact measurements of cleaning on interface for transparency of machine capabilities
Implementation of regular software and firmware updates (based on customer feedback)
Possible solutions to disposal once the product's useful lifespan has concluded:
Allowing distributors to also receive old units for recycling to make disposal/recycling easier for consumers
Electronic waste recycling
Recycling Centers/Plants
Used appliance disposal programs
Selling the product to a user that needs it