Dyson Used MathWorks Model-Based Design to Develop Its First Wet Floor Cleaner

The Dyson WashG1 is Dyson‘s first wet floor cleaner, built to tackle both wet spills and dry debris in a single pass. However, developing an entirely new product category was not straightforward — coordinating mechanical, electrical, and software teams while keeping everyone aligned on system requirements proved to be a significant challenge.
To support this effort, Dyson adopted MathWorks’ Model-Based Design approach, enabling engineers to work from a shared simulation model rather than relying primarily on document-based workflows. Key tools used included:

• Simulink and Simscape: to simulate and virtually test rollers, motors, and power electronics
• Stateflow: to design pump controls and the self-cleaning mechanism
• Requirements Toolbox: to connect requirements directly to system models and improve traceability
• Embedded Coder: to automatically generate production C code from validated models 

The simulation-driven approach proved successful, and Dyson now aims to apply this methodology across other product lines, including hair care and floor care.

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