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nendo: air purifier for arobo


'arobo' air purifier by nendo
W166 × D166 × H149mm
all images by hiroshi iwasaki and courtesy of the designer

japanese design firm nendo has created an air purifier 'arobo'. nendo determined that the most efficient form
to enable the circulation of water within the air purifier would be achieved by designing the device in a spherical shape.
the purifier harnesses the centrifugal force created by the revolving of water from the bottom component into the upper compartment,
where it is then vaporized into the surrounding environment by a small fan. the water not vaporized in this process
returns to the bottom compartment and the method is repeated continuously. as the motor and controls of 'arobo' are situated
on an angle above the tank, the electrical cord is located low to the ground to create a more sleek form.  

















leigha db
03.01.12  
3
it was so smart of them to realise water flows better when there are no corners. so clever.
eyeball   03.01.12
You mean humidifier? I don't see anything whatsoever about how this thing is supposed to purify the air.
AC   03.02.12
I know one kind of USB humidifier, really convenient and healthy.
You may wanna check out on ideann.
Fiona   03.05.12
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