MUSC - Medical Regency Support System

MUSC - Medical Regency Support System

Inspiration

We were inspired by the urgent need for advanced medical access in PG and the opportunity to create a sustainable transport system that could also support trade and energy transport.

What it does

MUSC is a modular medical transport system that carries patients safely from PG to HSL. It travels across plains and oceans using a hybrid algae–solar power system, providing reliable, low-cost access to advanced care.

How we built it

We designed MUSC by analyzing multiple route options, then optimizing for cost, reliability, travel time, and patient comfort. Inventor was used to model the patient pod, boat, and vibration isolation system. The hybrid energy system integrates algae farms on the coast with solar power to provide sustainable, consistent energy for the journey.

Challenges we ran into

We had to navigate environmental challenges like deserts, mountains, and ocean waves. Deserts and mountains were either unreliable or costly, while the ocean introduced vibrations and waves. We overcame these by selecting the plain–ocean–plain route and designing vibration isolation systems for patient comfort.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

We’re most proud that MUSC is repurposable. It can support trade, energy transport, emergency vehicles, and civilian travel, making it a versatile, long-term infrastructure solution.

What we learned

We learned the importance of engineering design for stakeholders, making decisions under constraints, and balancing environmental, economic, and technical factors in a real-world system.

What's next for MUSC - Medical Regency Support System

Next, we plan to refine the pod and boat designs, expand the hybrid energy system, and explore scaling MUSC for other routes and additional applications like trade and emergency response.