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PULSAR: PEDIATRICS HEART RATE MONITOR



PROJECT OVERVIEW





TO CREATE A CHILDREN-FRIENDLY VITAL SIGNS MONITOR



Life at a hospital can be scary, especially for young children. The number of machines that surround you, constantly having all your vital signs taken, all of it can be an intimidating experience for kids. Meet Pulsar, the heart rate monitor that does not scare. Essentially, the patient can slip their finger into a heart rate sensor attached to the end of Pulsar's hand, as if holding the robot's hand, and their heart rate will be taken and displayed on Pulsar's chest.



THE DESIGN





With its body made of press-fit, laser-cut wooden pieces and arms of a flexible rubber pipe, Pulsar's electrical components have much space to sit inside the body, with its wires and modules concealed from the child. Being a battery-powered and bluetooth-connected robot, Pulsar is completely wireless and easily portable, with the child's heart rate displayed on the LCD screen as well as sent to the physician's monitor.



TIMELINE AND SKILL SETS





Spring 2019

[2 months]

Arduino

Solidworks

Laser-cutting