Cardiac Health Monitoring Toilet Seat

I managed the project and production of 70 cardiac health monitoring toilet seats, the ‘Fully Integrated Toilet Seat’, for Rochester Institute of Technology. This technology is being commercialized as the ‘The Heart Seat’ by Heart Health Intelligence. The toilet seat is an in-home monitoring device that measures heart rate, blood pressure, cardiac output, ECG, blood oxygenation, and temperature over an extended period. I researched and developed concepts, and designed and built prototype components, mechanicals, test fixtures, testing procedures, and product assembly processes. I sourced and tested all materials including paints, metals, plastics and adhesives. I tested components, packaging, performed computer FEA testing, prototype and component functionality (including watertightness), performed durability, load and destructive testing, and made machining modifications to production seats. The production seat parts were CNC fabricated by Mickey’s Model Shop, excluding several hinge parts, seat lid and several metal parts. I documented all testing, and I assembled a comprehensive BOM (bill of materials) for the client, as well as CAD and testing documentation. During this time I also trained and supervised five interns on fabrication processes.