This site is archived and only avaiable at yuvraj-sethia-portfolio.webflow.io. For my current portfolio and more, visit www.yuvrajsethia.com.
A network of interrelated devices that connect and exchange data with other IoT devices and the cloud.
Alexander S. Gillis
I understand this to mean that a defining characteristic of the IoT is unlocking a 'connected intelligence', more powerful than the sum of its constituents. It is what separates this network from a disconnected array of smart products.
The project was an excercise in ideation and development of a product which incorporates IoT technology.
Field Spot is designed for monitoring and reporting of skull impacts in field sports such as football, hockey, and rugby. Skull impacts in these sports can cause concussion, but smaller impacts may cause undiagnosed micro concussions. Research has proven the effects of these micro concussions add up over time, altering the resilience and health of players' brains and leading to a higher risk of symptoms like dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
Privacy is one of the core tenets of my design philosophy. This product embodies it by allowing for 100%-local models of data processing. Sports teams may opt for self-hosted data processing for more control over player data.
Standard fasteners and modular components mean Field Spot can be selectively repaired without disposing of remaining working parts. A win for sports teams and the environment!
Field Spot is designed for monitoring and reporting of skull impacts in field sports such as football, hockey, and rugby. Skull impacts in these sports can cause concussion, but smaller impacts may cause undiagnosed micro concussions. Research has proven the effects of these micro concussions add up over time, altering the resilience and health of players' brains and leading to a higher risk of symptoms like dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
1. The player puts on Field Spot
2. The player plays their sport. Field Spot’s comfortable design makes it virtually unnoticeable to them.
3. The onboard IMU and microprocessor sense and record skull impacts. This data is shared wirelessly with the team’s computer.
4. Real-time updates on player health are visible on the computer with suggestions for substitution if a player is subjected to an excessive amount of impact.
5. At the end of the game, Field Spot is placed back on the smart charger until the next game.