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Detergent-Free Washing Machines

The Pecera Washing Machine Uses Robotic Fish to Wash Your Clothes

— August 13, 2014 — Art & Design
The Pecera washing machine concept design by Chan Yeop Jeong hopes to make detergent obsolete by replacing soap suds with robotic fish. These robotic fish will wash your clothes naturally.

Jeong entered the Pecera as a design concept project for Electrolux Design Lab. The Pecera removes the necessity for purchasing laundry soap by replacing the detergent with robotic fish. These man-made fish, known as 'Dofi,' are designed to feast off of dirt and dead skin cells. Much like the doctor fish known for eating dead skin cells, the robotic 'Dofi' fish will run off of hydroelectric power to clean your clothes. The Pecera washing machine has a fishbowl shape that complements the design of the robotic 'Dofi' fish. If this prototype becomes a reality, consumers could save hundreds on monthly detergent costs.
Trend Themes
1. Detergent-free Washing Machines with Robotic Fish - The Pecera washing machine concept design replaces detergent with robotic fish for a natural and cost-saving cleaning solution.
2. Hydroelectric-powered Cleaning Technology - The Pecera washing machine uses hydroelectric power to operate the robotic fish, offering an innovative and environmentally friendly approach to laundry.
3. Sustainable Laundry Solutions - The integration of robotic fish in washing machines eliminates the need for purchasing detergent, reducing waste and promoting sustainable cleaning practices.
Industry Implications
1. Appliance Manufacturing - Appliance manufacturers can explore incorporating robotic fish technology into washing machines to offer consumers more sustainable and cost-effective laundry solutions.
2. Cleaning Technology - Companies in the cleaning technology industry can leverage hydroelectric power and robotics to develop innovative and eco-friendly laundry appliances.
3. Sustainable Living - Businesses focused on sustainable living can promote the use of detergent-free washing machines with robotic fish as a way to reduce chemical usage and protect the environment.
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