Smart Collar and Chest Strap Design for Rescue Dog through Multidisciplinary Approach
Fang‐Lin Chao, Wei Zhong Feng, Kaiquan Shi · Advances in Science Technology and Engineering Systems Journal · 2021
Rescuers escorted search dogs into the disaster area, using their unique sense of smell to find the injured.First, researchers summarize the design requirements in the search process from interviews with rescuers, and construct a conceptual prototype to confirm the interaction mode between the user and the dog.User central design invited people melt into the situation to identify product features.The ideas were selected based on the viability which increases efficiency.The main design proposal includes a strap and a smart collar.Smart sensing (heartbeat, speed, temperature, and GPS) can improve communication and increases the efficiency of rescue.The search area is large in many cases; therefore, we selected the WiFi or Ultra-wideband module as the wireless transmission medium when the rescue team enters this domain.The pre-deploy nodes connect and position with the smart collars.The instructor sends voice commands remotely to prompt the dog to return when the temperature is high.The smart collar design includes an elastic O-ring waterproof shell.Rescuers click the recall button, and the remote device sends a signal of dog returning.This proposed work looks more at user's needs through multi-disciplinary aspects of view, which enhance usability.The case consists of customer interviews, observation, concepts, evaluation (science/ device/ electronic packaging/ and App software); the design process also demonstrated a possible teamwork perspective in the industry.This scenario encourages cross-field extension for design education.