Philips rolls out LED carpets

The future of flooring might be brighter than you think, if Philips has its way. After a few years spent developing the idea, the Dutch tech company is set to begin shipping and installing LED-enhanced "Luminous Carpets" throughout North America, with an official launch set for this week's Lightfair International trade show in New York City. The notion of carpets outfitted with LEDs is nothing new -- Philips has been working on the concept since 2013, when it partnered with Desso, a high-end European flooring manufacturer, with numerous test roll-outs last year in cities like Venice and Berlin.