The Design
Take a closer look at our process of designing the final prototype. Look at the questions that we had to answer and the people we talked to.
About the Prototypes
Created by Nicolas Barwell
This is the final prototype that we decided would work best for the problem we are helping solve. This was based on opinions from outside sources
Created by Jacob Pridmore
Created by Jordan Kalenian
Questions We Had to Answer
02 April 2020
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Is there anything that can kill the virus?
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Is the body still contagious after death?
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09 April 2020
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What materials are common around hospitals?
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The easiest way to assemble in a hospital?
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Best way to deliver to hospitals/rooms?
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How big are ICU beds?
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What is the capacity in a room?
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What costs?
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16 April 2020
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What is the specific problem we are trying to solve?
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23 April 2020
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Is PVC too porous to be used in a sterile environment?
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What type of materials are actually allowed in a hospital?
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How quickly can the design be cleaned??
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What chemicals are allowed to be used in a hospital?
Current Design Files
You can find the files to download the final prototype on the following website:
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https://webpages.uncc.edu/nbarwell/2301portfolio/cov19/index.html
People and Sources
More specific sources can be found on our specific websites
Nadine Bryan-Archer
Medical Nurse
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Carolinas Medical Center
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Dana Dippery
Intuitive Surgical
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San Jose, CA
Dr. Dustin Huerta
U.S Acute Care Solutions
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Mecklenburg County, NC