710084Brompton Washscape - Low consumption clothes washing machineClosedGRD Proof of ConceptInnovate UKThe Project is to undertake the next phase of a research and development activity, for a low consumption washing machine, that minimises water, soap and energy usage. The clothes are washed vertically, with no rotational movement, as a result, the when dried, they are ready to wear and don't require ironing. The machine monitors wash loads and dirt levels and will apply specialist cleaners; his will result in lower environmental impacts, with consequent reductions in water and power consumption. The design also offers opportunities to make a more user friendly appliance, with benefits for a whole range of users, the elderly, people with limited mobility and so on, who currently have difficulties with conventional designs The project will seek to produce empirical proof of concept data on pressures, positioning, airflows and soap requirements. This data will be used with a manufacturer for pre-production prototypes and eventually into the market, so exploiting the IPR currently going through various regional and national phases.