On the International Day of Women in Engineering, an engineer from Heriot-Watt University aims to collaborate with companies to introduce her smart wristband to the market.<\/p>\n
Dr. Rula Sharqi, the engineer behind this initiative, developed the bracelet in cooperation with senior engineering student Nakhul Kalivanan.<\/p>\n
The “Little Guard” project is a pioneering effort globally, designed to monitor children’s vital signs around the clock and send instant text alerts in critical situations, even contacting emergency services when necessary.<\/p>\n
Dr. Rula Sharqi dedicated the past 12 months to developing this project alongside Nakhul Kalivanan, who joined as part of his final-year studies.<\/p>\n
Following a successful prototype, the duo plans to present their idea to an industrial partner to bring their innovation to market.<\/p>\n
Dr. Rula Sharqi stated, “We believe in the potential of this product to save lives. Uncontrolled fevers are a major cause of infant mortality, making it crucial to provide a solution for monitoring children’s body temperature.<\/p>\n
We are ready to collaborate with an experienced and passionate company to achieve this goal.”<\/p>\n
The concept of the smart bracelet emerged in 2018 when Dr. Rula Sharqi cared for her two-year-old son, Youssef, who was suffering from fever.<\/p>\n
Constantly measuring his temperature over three days and nights prompted her to envision a device that could monitor and send alerts as needed.<\/p>\n
The bracelet securely attaches to a child’s skin, made from soft fabric and equipped with precise sensors for continuous accurate readings.<\/p>\n
It operates wirelessly with a rechargeable battery lasting approximately six months. Text alerts are sent to parents and even emergency services to ensure immediate response.<\/p>\n
When vital readings exceed safe limits, a text alert or email is sent to parents via a dedicated app. Alerts can also be sent to the family doctor to ensure prompt medical attention.<\/p>\n
Nakhul Kalivanan explained, “Our bracelet design ensures no false readings, with sensors placed directly on the skin. We used advanced sensors to achieve this.”<\/p>\n
Dr. Rula Sharqi highlights the importance of women in engineering, offering unique perspectives that contribute to developing comprehensive solutions that meet societal needs.<\/p>\n
She recounts how her mother, one of the first female engineering graduates in the Arab world, inspired her to enter this field.<\/p>\n
Dr. Rula aims to inspire future generations of women to pursue engineering careers.<\/p>\n
She said, “My mother inspired me to enter the field of engineering and specialize in teaching at the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences.<\/p>\n
Through involvement in projects like this, I hope to inspire the next generation to pursue engineering degrees.”<\/p>\n
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