British technology company Dyson invested about $ 25 million in this project, and the UK government does not need a ventilator developed to treat COVID-19 patients, Reuters Reported. The company, best known for its vacuum cleaners, said last month it ordered 10,000 respirators from the British government and developed what was called CoVent.
Dyson was waiting for regulatory approval for the Covent design, which was built in 10 days using the company's existing motor technology. The portable ventilator mounted on the bed can be battery powered if needed.
A ventilator is required to treat COVID-19 patients with severe respiratory symptoms. Other companies, including GM, Ford, and Tesla, have switched to ventilator development in the past few weeks as demand for devices increases.
The company's founder, James Dyson, said he did not regret the time and resources devoted to ventilator effort. "It is not mercifully requested, but we hope our ventilators can help respond to other countries, but we need more time and research," he added.