Mad Scientist Community of Action -- the Nation needs your collective brilliance!
DIY Hack-a-Vent Innovation Challenge -- Due March 25: Develop a low-cost, non-FDA approved, mechanical ventilation support system that can be rapidly produced at local levels with widely available resources. It must meet "impossible specs": Total Cost of all parts <$300; Able to be assembled and operated by low-skill levels; Assembled from readily available, consumer off-the-shelf parts and capabilities (Home 3D printers acceptable); Capable of functioning for at least 48 hours; Needs to accommodate a standard 22 mm size hose that is 5 feet long (Hose design not necessary); Have a connection method to allow an adjustable O2 source to be connected; Capable of providing a Respiratory Rate of 12-40 breaths per minute.
COVID-19 is challenging medical supply systems around the globe. There is a new challenge in Vulcan by DOD to design and build a Prototype Ventilator in2 weeks to support the Medical Response to COVID
Over the next 2 weeks, this Innovation Challenge seeks to pool brilliant minds and expertise to develop a low-cost, non-FDA approved, mechanical ventilation support system that can be rapidly produced at local levels with widely available resources.
The top 3 submissions will be selected by a panel of experts and may be offered an opportunity to produce a functioning prototype. Are you up to this challenge? If so, SUBMIT to:
https://vulcan-sof.com/login/ng2/submission?collectionUuid=24028d51-267f-4f10-a455-230a13055c12 by 25 March 2020