This student-designed drone acts as a personal air filter. Created by Michal Pospiech, the UrbanCONE is a pinecone-shaped drone that purifies the air around an individual.
Currently in the second stage of submission at the 2014 Electrolux design competition, the UrbanCONE is envisioned as a solution for a future where people have not made necessary radical changes and the air quality is so poor that we are required to have a personal air filter. The invention is designed to provide a microclimate that can be customized to meet the individual's expectations.
Inspired by the jelly fish, the UrbanCONE features flaps with air filters underneath. These flaps can also come with aromas that can change to accommodate someone's mood.
Pospiech is presently a student at Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts in Poland.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Personalized Air Filtration
- The concept of personalized air filtration drones has the potential to disrupt the air purification industry
- Customized Microclimates
- The idea of customized microclimates could disrupt the HVAC industry
- Aroma-filtering Technology
- The incorporation of aroma-filtering technology could disrupt the air freshening industry
Where This Applies
- Air Purification
- Air purification companies could explore the incorporation of personalized drone technology to create more efficient and effective air filters
- HVAC
- HVAC companies could investigate the implementation of customized microclimate technology for more comfortable and energy-efficient indoor environments
- Air Freshening
- Air freshening companies could explore the possibility of incorporating aroma-filtering technology into their products to offer a more personalized and enjoyable experience
