Indian Student Creates World's Smallest Vacuum Cleaner Using Parts From A Ballpoint Pen

Tapala Nadamuni, an Indian college student, set a new Guinness World Record by designing the worlds smallest vacuum cleaner, repurposing a ballpoint pen.

Tapala Nadamuni, an Indian college student, has created the world's smallest vacuum cleaner by repurposing a ballpoint pen, setting a new Guinness World Record. The creative invention is only 0.25 inches in length on its shortest axis.

Nadamuni spent around $238 in transforming the pen into a fully functional vacuum. Utilising a small revolving fan and a four-volt vibration motor, the gadget creates suction powerful enough to collect easily discharged dust particles.

According to Guinness World Records, this is not Nadamuni's first record-breaking attempt. In 2020, he was the winner of the same category after creating a 0.69-inch vacuum cleaner. But later on, a gadget that was just 0.07 inches bigger than his most recent creation beat his record.

He revealed that he "came with a completely new design" this time around, preparing over 50 schematic diagrams to ensure his creation met the required standards.