Ultra-portable, Low Cost Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR)
Opportunity
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to persist globally. And medical and healthcare systems around the world are under stress to keep pace with infection rates while protecting frontline healthcare workers from infection. Valued at US$1.91 billion in 2019, the global Power Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) market size is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.5% to reach US$3.67 billion in 2027.
Given the persistent COVID-19 situation, PAPR is in high demand. The need to don PAPR for long hours has also fuelled the search for a lightweight solution that enables healthcare workers to perform their duties without getting in the way, and causes unnecessary fatigue.
While the current PAPR solution in the market is lightweight and can be worn around the user’s neck, the use of proprietary high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter cartridges makes it cost prohibitive.
Technology
This novel technology seeks to create a portable and low cost PAPR that does not depend on heavy rechargeable batteries by using a portable power bank to power the blower connected to a HEPA filter. As a set, the PAPR also comprise a full face mask and 3D printed adaptors.
PAPR prototype.
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