Silver Home Appliances Design · 2022
Simart Katya Robot Vacuum Cleaner
- A' Design Award 2022 Silver Winner in Home Appliances Design
- Awarded April 15, 2022
- CLIENT: Cura Design Limited
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 34,708
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About Simart Katya Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Simart Katya is a robot vacuum cleaner designed for home use. An automatic route planning system scans room perimeters and maps an efficient cleaning path with a rotating laser distribution sensor. A suction rating of 3000 Pa and two sweeping brushes support thorough cleaning. A 6000 mAh battery allows up to three hours of operation, covering about 300 square meters. A slim water tank makes it possible to vacuum and mop at the same time. The patterned top panel and the chrome ring around the sensor cover give the appliance a distinct appearance.
Simart Katya Robot Vacuum Cleaner by Ahmet Burak Veyisoglu exemplifies the contemporary evolution of domestic automation design, where functional necessity converges with aesthetic consideration to produce objects that transcend mere utility. This work emerges from a design tradition that increasingly recognizes household appliances as integral elements of interior environments, demanding the same attention to form, material, and visual harmony previously reserved for furniture and decorative objects. The designer appears to have engaged thoughtfully with the challenge of rendering advanced technology approachable, employing a visual language that balances the authoritative precision of professional instruments with the welcoming accessibility appropriate to domestic contexts. The geometric tessellation adorning the upper surface suggests mapping algorithms and spatial intelligence, transforming what could be merely decorative pattern into meaningful visual communication about the device's navigational capabilities. Chrome accents and the subtle cyan glow of the central sensor array contribute notes of technological refinement without overwhelming the essentially understated character of the overall form. The choice of deep charcoal rather than stark black demonstrates sensitivity to how the object will inhabit varied interior palettes, while the low profile ensures visual discretion when at rest. Compositional decisions in this product photograph amplify these design intentions: the pristine white ground isolates the object for contemplation while the elevated angle reveals both the patterned surface and the device's dimensional presence. One might observe how the circular format engages ancient symbolic associations with completion and perfection while simultaneously serving the practical requirements of omnidirectional mobility. The work invites consideration of how design mediates our relationship with automated domestic assistants: does the refined aesthetic encourage acceptance of technological presence in intimate spaces?
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- Unique Properties
- Outfitted with an intelligent route planning system and easily-operated by the app, Simart Katya Robot Vacuum Cleaner scans room perimeters and maps the most efficient cleaning path by using the Laser Distribution Sensor. A suction rating of 3000 Pa and two sweeping brushes combine to ensure a thorough clean. The 6000 mAh battery supports up to 3 working hours, or cleans a 300 sqm housing area. The slim water tank design makes it possible to vacuum and mop at the same time, saving time and energy.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Width 325 mm x Length 325 mm x Height 96 mm
Weight 2.7 kg
Battery Capacity 6000 mAh Li-Ion - Tags
- Simart, Katya, robot, vacuum, cleaner, mob, technology, battery, suction, cura, design
- Production Technology
- as a mobile and autonomous device, the plastic enclosure on top and bottom body parts make Katya lightweight and help saving the battery use. The top panel is made of In-mold lamination (IML) process to achieve a clean look and makes it more attractive for the consumer. the Laser Distribution Sensor has the ability to rotate 360 degrees to scan the perimeter. To prevent the LDS from damaging, there is a plastic cover on top coupled with a chrome ring to complete the outlook of the top panel.
- Design Challenge
- As the majority of the robot vacuum cleaners have the same form factor and technical specifications, the challenge of the project was to differentiate uniquely from the other products in the market. Our design approach emerged from the idea of showing off the Laser Distribution Sensor (LDS), which is regarded as the most advanced and intelligent part of Katya Robot VC. To make it more visible to the end-user and to emphasise the power, efficiency and intelligence of the device, a chrome ring has been added to the LDS cover. Additionally, the top panel with the distinctive pattern was designed to provide more technology-driven design style.
- Project Duration
- The project started in November 2020 and finished in May 2021 in Hong Kong
- Operation Flow
- Having a seperate on/off and wifi connection button on its top panel, Simart Katya robot vacuum cleaner can be operated by its smartphone app or its remote control. Once powered on and set-up to initiate, Katya first starts scanning the room perimeters by using its proprietary Laser Distribution Sensor. After mapping the perimeter, robot vacuum cleaner automatically starts cleaning or mobbing the floor. When the battery is low, it returns back to the charging dock to recharge.
- Research
- In order to understand the expectations of the consumers, a survey amongst the existing robot vacuum cleaner consumers was conducted to point out the attraction points on the device. Additionally the trends in home living environment and competitors in the market were analysed. The findings from the user survey, use environment and market researches were used as data input to create the personas and design directions. After the final design was concluded, prototypes were prepared to test and verify with the real users. The insights from the users were collected to finalise the design before the mass production.
- Inspiration
- People today are busier than ever and a robot vacuum cleaner, saving more time and effort compared to the traditional vacuum cleaners, can bring extra time and valued to one's life . Having smart functions and being operated by a smartphone app, a robot vacuum cleaner can be set up your to clean home every day of the week. A robot vacuum cleaner is a great addition to a home and provides the users with more time to do the things they enjoy most.
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