Creating hPod: The End-to-End Journey of a Health Vitals Self-Assessment Kiosk
A medical kiosk that can measure BP, SPO2, ECG, BMI and a range of other enhanced features.
Background
hPod, a cutting-edge self-assessment kiosk for health vitals, is a flagship project of Srushty PD developed for India Health Link, where we were tasked to adapt and enhance an existing design.
We supported end-to-end hardware product development, right from industrial design and UI/UX development to electrical and electronic design, firmware and software development, sourcing, manufacturing, and precise delivery to customer locations across India.
Client’s Requirement
The client wanted to reverse engineer a health kiosk for self-assessment of health vitals, enhancing it with additional features including ECG, BP, full-body fat analysis, and BMI measurement. The goal was to support end-to-end product development to production supply, focusing on optimizing cost and localization. The project involved expertise in biomedical engineering, electrical electronics, and firmware development.
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Challenges
From technical complexities in integrating new features to practical considerations such as cost optimization and localization the project posed significant challenges to our team.
- Integration of Additional Features: Integrating new features such as ECG, BP measurement, full-body fat analysis, and BMI measurement into the existing kiosk design.
- Cost Optimization: Optimizing manufacturing costs while adding new features and maintaining quality.
- Localization: Adapting the design and components for local manufacturing and market requirements.
- Testing and Validation: Ensuring the reliability and accuracy of new features, particularly ECG and BP measurement.
- Production Supply Chain: Managing the production supply chain for timely and cost-effective manufacturing.
- Documentation and Training: Providing comprehensive documentation and training for users and maintenance personnel.
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![IHL-Self-Assessment-Kiosk-1](https://srushty.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IHL-Self-Assessment-Kiosk-1.webp)
Our Work
- Reverse Engineering of Part of Mechanical Design: Analyzing and modifying existing mechanical designs to accommodate new features.
- Kiosk Platform – Hardware Control, Firmware & Data Interpretation: Developing hardware control systems, firmware, and data interpretation algorithms for the kiosk platform.
- Kiosk User Interface – UI/UX and SW Development: Designing user-friendly interfaces and software using Amazon Cloud, PHP, MySQL, and Android Development.
- Manufacturing & Production – Mech, Electrical & Integration, Logistics: Managing the integration of mechanical and electrical components, as well as logistics, for efficient manufacturing and production.
Impact
Improved Health Assessment: The enhanced kiosk provides users with a more comprehensive and accurate assessment of their health vitals, enabling them to make informed decisions about their health.
Enhanced User Experience: The user-friendly interface and seamless integration of features enhance the overall user experience, making the kiosk more accessible and easy to use.
Cost-Effective Manufacturing: Our optimization efforts in manufacturing and production have resulted in a cost-effective solution that meets high-quality standards.
Localization and Market Adaptation: The design and components of the kiosk have been adapted for local manufacturing and market requirements, ensuring its relevance and suitability for different regions.
Future Scalability: The modular design of the kiosk and the use of advanced technologies such as Amazon Cloud allow for future scalability and integration of additional features.