Indian Student Builds World’s Smallest Vacuum Cleaner Using a Pen
Indian Student Builds World’s Smallest Vacuum Cleaner Using a Pen
23-year-old Tapala Nadamuni from India sets a Guinness World Record with his creation of a miniature vacuum cleaner, smaller than a pinkie fingernail.
Tapala Nadamuni, a 23-year-old Indian student, has secured a Guinness World Record by constructing the world’s smallest vacuum cleaner. Measuring only 0.65 cm (0.25 in), this vacuum cleaner is smaller than the width of an average pinkie fingernail and 0.2 cm smaller than the previous record-holder in 2022.
The vacuum’s size is measured by the shortest axis of its body, excluding the handle and power cord. Made primarily from the components of a refillable ballpoint pen, with added plastic and metal parts, the vacuum houses a tiny rotating fan powered by a four-volt vibration motor, which provides its suction power.
Building the vacuum presented challenges, particularly in achieving effective suction, leading Nadamuni to make several design alterations during testing. Despite the difficulties, the device successfully vacuums up dust particles, which can be emptied afterward. In total, the project cost Nadamuni approximately 20,000 rupees (£181; $238).
Inventing gadgets has been Nadamuni’s passion since childhood and reclaiming the title of the world’s smallest vacuum cleaner after four years brought him immense joy. “All the students in our college were amazed at this tiny vacuum cleaner, and my faculty told me that it’s the most beautiful creation they’ve ever seen,” Nadamuni told as per news agency.
His innovative spirit has earned admiration from peers and faculty alike, showcasing the creative potential of young inventors in India.
