Author: hawksj1

As we welcomed in the new year, we welcomed many changes and additions to our design. Our design is more defined and we are moving toward prototyping and testing. Here is what we have accomplished over winter break and the start of a new semester

• In December, we presented our full design matrix and anticipated design to department faculty and students. We also recieved feedback on the direction of our project
• In response to the feedback received, we updated our design inputs matrix and added the brief summary of anticipated verification and validation protocols
• Full validation and verification testing protocols have started being drafted
• Design sketches and a 3D model were redrafted in AutoCAD and Solidworks respectively.
• Thermal and airflow simulations were performed in Ansys using the initial 3D model and will be repeated using the updated 3D model completed
• Device handles and the infant bed are being slightly remodeled to improve anticipated user interactions
• A feedback controls system and the corresponding electrical circuit design was drafted.
• The process of machine shop approval and ordering parts is underway

October 2022 was an eventful month for our team. Here is a look at what we have been up and what we have accomplished so far.

• Design Inputs – defined requirements and specifications for basis of project
• Identified specific region of interest as low-resource clinics in Sub-Saharan Africa to further specify needs and challenges that will be considered for the scope of this project
• Identified some of the standards that will be needed to assess device performance and safety
• Developed an initial concept diagram that includes elements expected in design solutions going forward
• Developed initial control systems block diagram (To be released)
• Identified specific materials and components that could be solutions options used to meet functional requirements as heating elements, humidifying elements, and filtration elements.
• Developed two initial alternative design sketches – preliminary designs to be compared, assessed, and modified to reach final design solution (To be released)
• Presented design input and interim design for review to department faculty and peers