Week 18: Applications and Implications

Propose a final project that integrates the range of units covered.

Learning outcomes:

*Define the scope of a project.

*Develop a project plan.

Have you:

*Answered these questions.

what will it do?

Is a prototype modular inflatable system called Smartbeddo that allows to achieve patient comfort and facilitates nurses’ work from a mobile phone. Through programming nurses and family can accommodate patients who are bedridden, controlling modular air flow/ inflatable system from your phone. In order to prevent bedsores and facilitate the work of nurses. Smartbeddo inflate according each comand click you give from your mobile phone in order to accomodate patient in the best position.

who has done what beforehand?

To better orient my idea I have based on the Merav Gazit project. Using the design of the Soft Robotics Actuators from MIT Projects.

After reviewing information such as Aeromorph and Prinflatables, they also gave me a better guide. However, I did not find anyone who integrates these methodologies into what I want to do.

what materials and components will be required?

where will they come from?

From Fab Lab Tecsup and local suppliers.

how much will it cost?

It will cost $60, without air compressor.

BOM

what parts and systems will be made?

Silicone modules design, joints with 3D impression, conectivity boards, programation, electronical design

what processes will be used?

design process, fabrication process(3D printing and molding and casting), electronic process, programation process, interface process.

what tasks need to be completed?

In this case I do not use a temperature sensor or location, but I have planned for the next version to integrate one of them and improving my prototype to achieve it.

what have you learned?

The first thing I've learned is that a dream can come true. I believe I've learned a lot from all the contents developed during the Fab Academy here in Tecsup. I have to improve my mechanical design skill.

what questions need to be answered?

How could improve the quality of my prototype through better material and technology more industrially applied.

what is the schedule?

Through this picture I will show you how I planned and developed my project.

how will it be evaluated?

If the integrate system works inflating and deflating both sides with a pressure of 50- 105 mmHg.Controlled by the cellphone.

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