At the age of 14, the Indian girl invented a foot-operated washing machine

Jose's invention really works very well, making washing a lot easier for families without electricity.

Six years ago, at the age of 14, when we were still anxious to eat, play and learn, Remya Jose had her first release: a pedal-operated washing machine made of parts of bicycle. While it may sound unbelievable, Jose's "machine" really works very well, making washing a lot easier for the family without electricity.

Remya Jose stands by the washing machine powered by a bicycle pedal.

Jose lives in the village of Kizhattoor Panchayat in India, when she came up with this idea when she and her twin sister were working in the house to help her mother when she was sick. Instead of washing clothes by hand in the river as usual, Jose created this unique and time-saving solution.

First, Jose studies how common washing machines work so that she can replace the machine's mechanism of action with humanity. Father Jose helped her find the necessary parts for her unique washing machine design, and then he took her drawing to a car shop near her home to help them create the machine.

Clothes will be put inside the cage, along with hot water and washing powder, soaked for 10 minutes.

In the end, it works better than what Jose predicted. The outer frame is made of aluminum alloy, and the inside is the cage that is connected to the bicycle chain and the pedal. Clothes will be put inside the cage, along with hot water and washing powder, soaked for 10 minutes. After that, you will pedal the pedal to rotate the clothes inside the cage as usual on the washing machine.

This is a simple and smart invention for families in rural areas.

To bring the water out, use a small tap attached to the machine, then put clean water in for washing again. This is a simple and clever invention for families in rural areas who have difficulty accessing normal washing machines.

Remya Jose washing machine.

Jose's invention was awarded the National Prize by former Indian President Abdul Kalam, who, at the age of 18, applied for a patent for her invention and now, at age 20, is working with the office. The Patent at the National Foundation in India, continues to create unique inventions for rural families in her home country.