Project Rudolph
Affordable and accessible diagnostic and monitoring solution for Ear Nose & Throat (ENT), Sleep and Respiratory conditions.
Team members:
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Vivienne Luu, Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)/Masters
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Morgan Kinder, Bachelor of Engineering & Bachelor of Commerce
Clinician:
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Dr Keith Joe (Adjunct Professor of Design, Monash University & Emergency Physician, Cabrini Hospital)
Funding:
Healthcare Innovation Summer Scholarships (HISS) Phase 2 funding, Monash Institute of Medical Engineering
Project History
Project Rudolph originated from the Healthcare Innovation Summer Scholarship Program in 2021-22.
Progress you’ve made:
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As of current, Project Rudolph has created a proof of concept (POC) that is able to:
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Differentiate between L/R Nasal breathing, allowing mouth breathing to be inferred
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Objectively measure flow speed
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Achievements so far:
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Established a proof of concept of our design
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Conducted over 30 user interviews to refine the medical need
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Current stage of the project:
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Miniaturising the POC
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Connecting wireless features onto the POC
Goals
In 2022, Project Rudolph envisions on achieving the following:
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Miniaturisation of technology.
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Being awarded a seed grant.
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Functional prototype.
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Design renders and a polished project presentation.
Plans
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Working together with an engineering lab based out of Monash University.
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Applying for phase 2 MYMI funding.
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Working together with a health care design team based out of Monash University Caulfield.