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Gentle X Pulumu Nifo Eletise e Kunal Momaya and Atul Zanjurne

O le mamanu Gentle X Pulumu Nifo Eletise e Kunal Momaya and Atul Zanjurne o se manumalo maualuga tele o le fa'ailoga mamalu 2025 A' Design Award Uʻamea i le Vaega Tauva Oloa Teuteu.


UʻameaOloa Teuteu· 2025

Gentle X Pulumu Nifo Eletise

na mamanuina e Kunal Momaya and Atul Zanjurne

Tagata Fa'atau: Tusk Oral Care

Manumalo o le A' Design Award Uʻamea i le Vaega Oloa Teuteu

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Le Mamanu

E Uiga ia Gentle X Pulumu Nifo Eletise

Gentle X o se pulumu nifo eletise ua fuafuaina mo le tausiga o le gutu i aso uma. E pipii le pulumu i se fa'amaufa'ailoga i luga o le puipui e fa'aoga fo'i o se nofoaga e fa'afetaui eletise e aunoa ma se uaea, o lea e taofia ai le pulumu mai le pa'ū i luga o mea eleele i le potu ta'ele ma fa'aitiitia ai fo'i le fa'ama'i mai le tasi mea i le isi. E tolu ituaiga fa'amoemoe pulumu e ofoina mai: Mama, Ma'ale'ale, ma Fa'apa'epa'e. O fulufulu koale mālū e maua ai se fufuluga mālū ma agamalu, ma o se pulou femalaga'i fa'apipi'i i le malamalama UV-C e fa'amamā ai fulufulu o le pulumu a'o teuina. O le tino manifinifi o lenei mea ua fa'ailogaina IPX7 mo lona mautu i le vai, ma o le afi sonic e o'o atu i le 40,000 gaoioiga i le minute.

Le Fa'ailogaina

E Uiga i le A' Design Award Uʻamea

O le A' Design Award Uʻamea na manumalo ai Gentle X Pulumu Nifo Eletise, o se faamaoniga mamalu e tuuina atu i mamanu lelei e faataunuu ai manaʻoga faapolofesa ma pisinisi e faamoemoeina mai galuega ua mamanuina lelei. O ē manumalo i le Uʻamea e faaalia ai le tomai tele, le faapitoa maualuga, le malamalama o tagata poto ma le mafai fatufatuaʻi o ē na faia. E faamoemoeina Gentle X Pulumu Nifo Eletise e avea ma mea ua matuā vivii, mataʻina ma pelepelea e aogā ma fou. O lenei mamanu na manumalo i le A' Design Award Uʻamea e tuufaatasia ai faiga sili o le pisinisi ma e iai uiga faatekonolosi mafai ua fesoʻotaʻi ma le poto ma le taleni. Ona o lona faatuatuaina, e tatau ai Gentle X Pulumu Nifo Eletise ona faaaloalogia ma ua mamanuina e tuuina mai ai faaleleiga o le olaga e fesoasoani e faia ai e le lalolagi se nofoaga e sili atu ona lelei.

I Tua o le Mamanu

Pepa Fa'asalalau

Fa'amaoniaga, sui o le 'au ma fa'amatalaga fa'atekinisi na saunia e le tagata mamanu.

Uiga Fa'apitoa
GentleX redefines smart oral care with a wireless, magnetic charging system and an elegant wall mounted dock. This elevated design reduces cross-contamination on bathroom surfaces. Its Travel Cap with UV-C sterilization ensures complete hygiene on the go, while the ultrasleek form factor makes it compact yet powerful.
Fua & Fa'apipi'i
Diameter: 20 mm x Height: 223 mm, Charging type: Wireless magnetic charging (integrated dock) & Type-C, Vibration speed: 40,000 vibrations/min, Working Voltage: 4.2V ~ 3.2V, Battery life: 40 days (2x/day, 2 min/session) & upto 100 days (with Wall Mount), Battery Specification: Li-ion battery, 10440 model, 550mAh, Waterproof Rating: IPX7, Motor Type: Sonic Motor
Fa'ailoga
Electric Toothbrush, Oral Care, Wireless Charging Mount, Magnetic Wall Mount, UV-C Sterilisation, Travel-Friendly Design
Tekonolosi Gaosiga
GentleX has IPX 7 water-resistance keeping it protected against splashes and moisture.
Lu'itau o le Mamanu
The biggest challenge in designing GentleX was integrating wireless charging into a slim, ergonomic form while ensuring 100 days battery life and IPX7 waterproofing. Embedding a compact coil system, optimizing power efficiency, and achieving seamless sealing required multiple PCB iterations and precision engineering. Advanced CAD modeling, material selection, and prototyping helped create a minimalist, high-performance design.
Su'esu'ega
The design of GentleX is rooted in extensive research on oral hygiene and user preferences. Ergonomic studies guided the toothbrush’s shape and size for maximum user comfort. Collaborations with dental professionals ensured compliance with oral health standards. Research on UV-C light verified its efficacy in bacterial elimination, and tests on bristle materials optimized gentleness and cleaning efficiency, resulting in a toothbrush that meets both practical and aesthetic needs.
Fa'aosofia
GentleX is inspired by the elephant (strong, intelligent, and gentle), symbolizing both power and care in oral hygiene. Traditional toothbrushes and many existing electric models often lack ergonomics, hygiene solutions, and convenience-driven features. We envisioned GentleX as a seamless blend of technology, hygiene, and aesthetics, transforming the daily routine of brushing into an effortless and premium experience.
Umi o le Poloketi
Duration: 4 to 5 months (Started- Sept 12 2024, completed- Jan 5 2025), Location: Mumbai (India)
Fa'agasologa o Galuega
The toothbrush magnetically attaches to the wall mount, which serves as a wireless charging dock. Users can switch between three brushing modes- Clean, Sensitive, and Whitening to suit individual needs. The UV-C Travel Cap actively disinfects the bristles, ensuring bacteria-free storage. The soft charcoal bristles provide a deep yet gentle clean, ensuring optimal oral health.
Sui o le 'Au
Kunal Momaya, Atul Zanjurne, Taranjeet Kaur, Utkarsh Singh

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