Under Body Armour Cooling To Reduce Thermal Fatigue For Body Armour Users
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
CORE is a responsive under-body armour cooling system designed to reduce heat build-up and thermal discomfort during extended armour use. Integrated temperature and humidity sensors automatically adjust airflow performance in real time, delivering targeted cooling beneath body armour through a compact belt-mounted fan module and low-profile ventilation system, improving thermal comfort, reducing fatigue and enhancing decision making for body armour users.
DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURE
Designed with manufacture in mind, CORE incorporates injection-moulded housing components, custom PCBs and a modular internal architecture to improve assembly and manufacturability. Iterative CAD development and prototyping ensured manufacturable geometry while maintaining functional performance.
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Concept development explored product form, internal packaging and airflow integration to establish the overall system architecture.
Functional prototyping enabled early electronics integration, validating airflow control, user interface functionality and overall system feasibility.
The final functional prototype integrated airflow delivery, electronics and user interaction into a compact wearable system, enabling validation of overall performance and usability.
3rd place in the IDC 1-week Live Projects brief
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Fire Extinguishing Robot Project
A remote-controlled tracked fire extinguishing robot developed as part of a 12-week mechatronics project. Designed to navigate obstacles and extinguish flames, the project involved extensive drivetrain development, electronics integration and iterative prototyping. The final system successfully completed all required challenges during test day, with the video below showcasing both development and final performance.
Industry Experience
Design Engineer – Calomax Ltd
During a year-long industry placement as a Design Engineer at Calomax Ltd, I gained hands-on experience developing functional, manufacturable products within a commercial manufacturing environment. Responsibilities included CAD development, prototyping, technical problem solving and design for manufacture, alongside involvement in product testing, engineering documentation and iterative product refinement. Projects ranged from catering and hydration products to bespoke engineering projects, providing valuable experience in designing products for real-world production and use.
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