As the weather gets warmer many of us will dust off our large and cumbersome bladed fans . But Panasonic has developed a lighter , smaller and more powerful alternative that can blow out seven times more air than it sucks in . The Sokaze-ki Q uses fluid dynamics to take air in at the rear of the 10-inch ( 25cm ) device , move it through specially designed channels before blasting it from the front via a turbofan . Panasonic Japan , which designed the device , said that once the turbofan has moved the air flow to the front of the device , a 'high-pressure jet airflow ' creates straight , direct blasts of air . Alternatively , the Q has a ' 1/f fluctuation ' function that reduces the force of the air flow , and sends 'natural wind ' that mimics outside breeze . These channels have been designed to reduce how much drag the air flow is subjected to as it moves through the 'ball ' . And the holes have been designed in such a way so that the flow collects additional air at is leaves the device to boost its trajectory and output . In particular , there is a central outlet . Air is drawn into the ' Q ' using small inlets on the rear and are driven by the so-called impellers , or bladed fins . This airflow pulls in additional air using the large round air inlets plotted around the Q , and all of this is released through the main outlet . The Sokaze-ki Q ( pictured ) uses fluid dynamics to take air in small inlets on the rear before it is moved using so-called impellers through specially designed channels . This airflow pulls in additional air from air inlets plotted around the Q , and all of this is released through the main outlet . The fan is on sale in Japan for ¥39,350 ( £220 ) and is available in Crystal Red , Champagne Gold ( pictured ) and Pearl White . It is powered by a DC motor and comes with an Off Timer for between one and three hours . Panasonic Japan , which designed the device , said that once the turbofan has moved the air flow to the front of the device , a 'high-pressure jet airflow ' creates straight , direct blasts of air . Alternatively , the Q has a ' 1/f fluctuation ' function that reduces the force of the air flow , instead sending 'natural , fluctuating wind ' that mimics the outside breeze . 'Everything is up to you , ' as the firm explained . 'It can be used as circulator . Or as a fan . We will deliver the combined wind in your life . ' The Q fan has a diameter of 10 inches ( 25cm ) , is 11 inches tall ( 27cm ) and weighs 4.6lbs ( 2.1kg ) The Q fan is on sale in Japan for ¥39,350 ( £220 ) and is available in Crystal Red , Champagne Gold and Pearl White . MailOnline has contacted Panasonic to see if the device will be available in other regions . It is powered by a DC motor plugged into the mains and comes with an Off Timer for between one and three hours . It has a diameter of 10 inches ( 25cm ) , is 11 inches tall ( 27cm ) and weighs 4.6lbs ( 2.1kg ) .
Sokaze - ki Q uses fluid dynamics to boost how much air is released . air is brought through the rear of the 10-inch ( 25 cm ) fan . A ' high - speed compressed airflow ' then turns this air into blast of directed ' wind ' The ' wind ' fan is on sale in Japan for $ 39,350 ( £ ##500 )