What is our inspiration for this project?
Access to immediate medical care can mean the difference between life and death. With high trauma death rates in car crashes and emergencies, especially in rural areas, we were inspired to create a wearable solution that delivers rapid, autonomous aid when seconds matter.
What does it do?
Protogevie is a smart vest that detects serious accidents or medical emergencies. It monitors vitals like heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels, and automatically:
- Sends real-time data and GPS location to emergency services
- Releases life-saving medication or clotting agents
- Uses voice command overrides in conscious users Its goal is to stabilize users until EMTs arrive—especially useful in remote or underserved areas.
How did we build it?
We combined:
- Vital sensors (heart rate, SpO2, blood pressure)
- Accelerometers and gyroscopes to detect abnormal movement or crashes
- A microcontroller to manage logic and sensor inputs
- A GSM module for real-time communication
- Auto-injection tech for medication delivery We also used software simulations and real-world testing frameworks to model crash/emergency conditions.
What challenges did we run into?
- Minimizing false positives from normal movement or driving
- Managing battery life with constant monitoring
- Ensuring comfort and wearability
- Securing data transmission and protecting user privacy
- Integrating emergency protocols across multiple regions
Accomplishments that we're proud of:
- Developed a working prototype with sensor-triggered data transmission
- Built an early-stage auto-injection mechanism with safety checks
- Created simulations for both vehicle crashes and medical emergencies
- Designed a system to function autonomously while remaining user-controllable
What did we learn?
- The importance of balancing automation with user control in medical devices
- Real-world health emergencies vary widely—design must be adaptable
- Collaborating with EMTs and hospitals early improves design accuracy
- Safety and user trust are essential in wearable tech
What's next for Protogevie?
- Improve injection precision and medication options
- Partner with hospitals and emergency networks for deployment
- Conduct field testing with crash survivors and rural health programs
- Explore design variants for elderly users and pregnant women
- Apply for FDA and regulatory clearance for wearable medical use
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