How can Bermuda make its own things? I asked the developer of the floating vacuum cleaner.

Is it difficult because the user moves on his own? Design of vacuum cleaner

Previously, Bermuda's hand-made appliances are fixed appliances, including fans, circulators, steam toasters (ovens), Bluetooth wireless speakers and so on. In contrast, this new product, BALMUDA The Cleaner, is used by users in their own hands for vacuum cleaners. Therefore, compared with other products, it takes time to adjust the design.

"the design of vacuum cleaners is even harder than ordinary products. It's not just the appearance of the product that you think about, "Biga said." What's going on?

"vacuum cleaners are household appliances that people use on their own, so there are a lot of things to confirm. I have something to do with the design of global players, but the research project is much more overwhelming than previous products. If there is a research project, then do the prototype, the actual movement to check the repetition of the ball. The specification has changed, for example, if the size of 2 mm changes, the design will be adjusted accordingly, so the meticulous work continues. "(Biga)

Of course, stick vacuum cleaners are household appliances that people are holding. As a result, a little sense of discord can lead to discontent. The balance of the center of gravity, the load on the wrist, the design of the air path, the operation of littering, the easy disassembly and assembly of the charging seat, etc., all need to be carefully adjusted. Bermuda products took an average of one year to develop, while the case of BALMUDA The Cleaner took about two years.

"there is a weekly design meeting with Terako, who is also the minister of creation, and in the case of vacuum cleaners, the details cannot be studied without making the actual running prototype. Not only use a 3D printer, but also make a prototype every time you run with the thing at hand. "(Biga)

"instead of causing drawings, it's better to change the idea into an actual shape, which may be the place of Bermuda. I joined the company during the development of the vacuum cleaner. From experience with other companies, we know that the lightness of member footwork, the leap of conception, the naive and free atmosphere are the unique interesting features of Bermuda. "(Hara)

The result of trial and error is BALMUDA The Cleaner, which has a fascinating maneuverability to move back and forth like a broom. It is characterized by the use of a "360 °sliding structure", using two brushes to reduce friction resistance, and then freely manipulate it to achieve smooth action.

Where did the idea of making vacuum cleaners move back and forth, left and right, come from? In the "Development Story" disclosed on the company's website, Mr. Terao and the engineer held talks at Sanhe House, a buckwheat noodle shop near Bermuda.

"in Sanhe House, I came up with an idea from the story of 'vacuum cleaners don't work' at the end of the temple. Sorting out the current situation, difficulty in use, history, etc., of vacuum cleaners was originally a place where brooms were used when cleaning the house. The broom can move back and forth, left and right. But vacuum cleaners are not like that. So I think my fixed idea of vacuum cleaners has collapsed and I can do it more freely. "(Biga)

"if it were based on vacuum cleaners in the past, I don't think it would have evolved like BALMUDA The Cleaner. If it is promoted as a "development of vacuum cleaners", it will become a form of "lack of batteries, so there are more batteries" and "increase power in order to absorb more". But in Bermuda, once ignoring the premise of "vacuum cleaner" and turning what you want to achieve into form, I think BALMUDA The Cleaner was born. "(Hara)

I realize that the vacuum cleaners so far are very inconvenient. It is said that BALMUDA The Cleaner was born from there. From the point of view inspired by the broom, the slender pattern looks like a broom. Unlike traditional vacuum cleaners, it is also easy to hold with both hands.

Vacuum cleaners have a lot of mechanical designs, but BALMUDA The Cleaner is very simple. Because you can't see dust collection boxes and buttons when you look at it from the front, it's not so much a home appliance as if it were furniture. This simplicity is also inspired by brooms.

People who have actually run it may understand that BALMUDA The Cleaner is always happy with its lightness. Because it moves back and forth, left and right, and freely, it is also interesting that the edge of the wall can move as well as next to it.

"I tried to use the prototype to install the mini all-wheel drive outward to the four corners to make it smooth when moving horizontally. Because it was smoother than expected, I directly adopted "Mr. Biga."

One hand can move briskly, and there are a lot of comments from people who have used it, such as "cleaning has become happy", "the vacuum cleaner I've never had before" and so on.

Among them, Mr. Hara also has something impressive.

"guests in wheelchairs say, 'vacuum cleaners that can be used when sitting for the first time'." The light maneuverability and the high degree of freedom of moving from side to side make people feel that they are shaping things that have not been seen so far. "(Hara)