Week 6.2 Final Pitch and Presentation

RATIONALE

Our Project Infralens focuses on evacuation in emergency situations, particularly in the aftermath of an earthquake. Our main technology is a visor interface, intended specifically for trained professionals to facilitate their rescue operations. Infrared sensors scan the surrounding area to measure the density of objects and locating victims, which assists them in finding the best possible pathway. There is an accompanying app that links the victim with the first responder.      

For the pitching of our product we created a video demonstration where we simulated a disaster scenario. We shot the visor interface in first person perspective with a hand held camera to give the viewers an authentic experience of our technology. With the overlaying of colour and icons onto this footage we created our virtual experience.      

Final Video 

REFLECTION AND FURTHER DEVELOPMENT

What would we improve on if we had the time/resources:

• Better/different tracking. 
• Video quality (re-shooting/ better camera or filmed with less camera blur)
• Better preparation before filming.

If successful what extra features would we include:

• Making this usable for multiple emergency situations eg. Hurricanes, Fire, or any building collapse
• Create a training simulation for professionals preparing them to use our product in real emergencies. 
• Include a medical aspect i.e prioritising/separating the responders from medical and general emergencies. 
• Develop the assistance app with additional information/features but still keeping it simple and user friendly within stressful situations.

How much it would cost hypothetically and how long it would take to develop: 

•  We believe that this technology is available (Infrared/heat sensors) but could take 5-10 years for the project to be seen as a priority.
• $50 million ?
• We see that it would be beneficial to work with the Government financially but would still need additional private funding.

- Ruth and Gen