What: Real-time infection monitoring device developed at the University of Pennsylvania’s PennApps XXV.

How: We incorporated sensors to measure moisture and temperatures, creating a user-friendly interface to display the information. I designed the hardware casing to ensure it's comfortable and easy to attach to the arm or leg, allowing for continuous monitoring.

Why: During the Patient Safety 101 workshop, we were inspired to tackle post-surgical infections, one of the many challenges in healthcare that impacts hundreds of thousands of people each year. As hospital discharge times continue to shorten, we wanted to create a solution that enables patients to monitor their surgical incisions at home, ensuring early detection of infections before complications arise.

Results: As one of the few hardware-focused teams in a largely software-driven hackathon, we faced unique challenges—short-circuiting components, troubleshooting Arduino code, and developing a 3D model under tight time constraints. As a team, we worked together seamlessly to overcome these challenges over the course of 36 hours, and placed second in the highly competitive Healthcare track of 23 teams.

Links: DevPost