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key insights & findings
Ideation
3D exploration
Final 3d model
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RFID tags in vacuum cleaners for the elderly help track usage and maintenance, while cleaning robots ensure hands-free operation, improving convenience, cleanliness, and reducing physical effort for seniors.
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The evidence from this study supports the view that the family is the main source of assistance to dependent elderly; usually the woman in the family. Very little assistance, either informal or formal, was received by the carers.
“i want a vacuum cleaner which is easy to hold and have a adjustable handle makes it easy to use without straining my hands, and its better if its lightweight, so I don’t feel exhausted after cleaning. I finally feel like I can manage my home without it being a struggle!”
"I wish I had a vacuum cleaner that could attach to my walker or wheelchair; it would make my life so much easier. Being able to clean while I move around would really help me stay independent and keep my home tidy without the hassle!"
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design brief
Material & Finish Board
Rendering
Material
Main Casing: Polycarbonate (PC)
Handle: Aluminum Alloy with Thermoplastic Rubber (TPR)
Dust Chamber: Transparent Polycarbonate (PC)
Wheels: Polyurethane (PU)
Finish
Durable Powder Coated Matte Finish[body]
Rubberized Matte Finish[handle]
Routo
Student project - 2024
Duration - 3 months
Black
White Smoke
Shadow Gray
Red Brown
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Foldable & Adjustable
control buttons
Magnetic Connectors
UV rollers
Handle strap for hand grip
suction head
Air Vents
Dust Collector