T16 Mix Vloerreiniger by Chao Yue, Xiaoye Xie and Libing Sheng

T16 Mix Vloerreiniger by Chao Yue, Xiaoye Xie and Libing Sheng is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award in Zilver in Huishoudelijk Apparaat Ontwerp Competition Category.

ZilverHuishoudelijk Apparaat· 2026

T16 Mix Vloerreiniger

by Chao Yue, Xiaoye Xie and Libing Sheng

Client: Dreame Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.

A' Design Award in Zilver Winner in Huishoudelijk Apparaat Category

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The Design

About T16 Mix Vloerreiniger

De T16 Mix is een vloerreiniger ontworpen voor het schoonmaken van het hele huis. Vijf gereedschapsconfiguraties, waaronder een vloerreiniger, een stofzuiger en een mijtenverwijderaar, zijn gecombineerd in één slanke behuizing via een afneembare vermogensmodule. Een dubbel robotarmsysteem met kunstmatige intelligentie bereikt randen, hoeken en hardnekkige vlekken. Balancering met torsieveren, overgenomen uit de ruimtevaart, compenseert de zwaartekracht voor een lichte bediening met één hand en soepel sturen. De behuizing is gemaakt van PET met in-mold labeling voor een naadloze en krasbestendige afwerking.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Zilver

T16 Mix Vloerreiniger is winnaar van de A' Design Award in Zilver, een buitengewoon prestigieuze erkenning die wordt toegekend aan topontwerpen die prachtig en indrukwekkend zijn. Winnaars in Zilver zijn enorm briljante en uiterst creatieve werken die de uitmuntende expertise, het talent en de scherpzinnigheid van hun ontwerpers illustreren. T16 Mix Vloerreiniger wordt verwacht een prachtig paradepaardje te zijn dat opmerkelijk professioneel en diepgaand innovatief is. Dit ontwerp dat de A' Design Award in Zilver heeft gewonnen, is een hoogst opmerkelijke, bewonderde uitvinding die baat en de grenzen van kunst, wetenschap, ontwerp en technologie verlegt. T16 Mix Vloerreiniger is een zeer benijde creatie die verlangens oproept, positieve gevoelens brengt en verbazing en verwondering doet ontvlammen.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The T16 Mix sets itself apart with a core design concept built around integrated modularity.It brings together 5 different tool configurations-a floor cleaner,a vacuum and a mite remover included-within a streamlined body,relying on its groundbreaking detachable power module. It combines the pioneering AI dual-robotic arm system and the aerospace-grade torsion spring balancing technology,delivering spotless,powerful cleaning with zero residual moisture and an ultra-light 5N handling experience.
Dimensions & Packaging: Rated Voltage: 21.6V
Rated Power: 400W
Overall Weight: 5.7kg
Overall Dimensions: 247*275*1160
Distance from Robotic Arm to Ground: 15mm
Tags: AI Dual-Robotic Arm System, Modular Design, IML (In-Mold Labeling) Technology, PET Material, Zero Edge-Gap Cleaning, High-Temperature Self-Cleaning, Whole-House Compatibility
Production Technology: The T16 Mix adopts premium in-mold labeling technology, fusing scratch-resistant texture films with PET casings in a one-piece design for a seamless finish and long-lasting durability. High-precision torsion spring balancing mechanisms, proven in aerospace applications, are integrated into the core mechanical structure to counteract gravity. The AI dual-robotic arm system consists of high-torque servo motors and flexible composite material components, working in seamless tandem.
Design Challenge: Through continuous comprehensive verification, the design team turned multiple groundbreaking technologies into reality, delivering professional-grade whole-house cleaning with a single product. This requires stable switching and seamless power transfer of the detachable multi-form structure within a compact body, while ensuring the AI dual-robotic arm system delivers precise, edge-to-edge cleaning with zero moisture residue through dynamic coordination in complex home settings.
Research: To tackle scattered household cleaning tasks and redundant tools, the design team focused on modular architecture feasibility, motion control algorithms for bionic cleaning robotic arms, and ergonomics-based force feedback structures during the design process.
With its highly integrated components, intelligent coordination modules and ultra-lightweight construction, it covers all cleaning scenarios and reduces operational effort, setting an integrated design benchmark for the industry.
Inspiration: The design team took an in-depth look at the issues of redundant household tools and heavy cleaning workloads in modern homes. They recognized homes cluttered with a jumble of single-purpose cleaning gadgets, while traditional floor cleaners prove awkward to handle, miss hard-to-reach spots and leave behind lingering moisture. The T16 Mix answers the call for a fully efficient, effortless and elegant cleaning solution—a quest for cleaning perfection in its ideal form.
Project Duration: The project will finish in April 2026 in Suzhou
Operation Flow: Users select functions via intuitive buttons and a clear display screen. During cleaning, the T16 Mix features an ultra-light grip and smooth 360° steering, letting users easily push, pull and turn with just one hand. The AI robotic arm adjusts automatically to edges, corners and tough stains, letting users clean without extra labor. The modular design allows for easy form conversion—switching from a floor cleaner to a handheld vacuum feels intuitive and straightforward.
Team Members: Chao Yue,Xiaoye Xie,Libing Sheng,Zikuo Chen,Chenxi Song ,Yan Zhang,Wenjing Xu,Chengfeng Xu
Image Credits: Dreame Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. ‌