A solar powered portable electrocardiogram (ECG) has been developed by electrotechnology student, Felix Adamczyk. The ECG unit, named Kadiri, was created with developing countries in mind; it is both affordable and energy-conserving. A student of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (Zurich), Felix stumbled upon the idea while working at a hospital in Tanzania two years ago.
Kadiri is fitted with solar cells for the power generation and makes use of reusable clamp electrodes instead of stick-ons for a longer operational lifespan. Also, a lead-acid battery is preferred over a performance battery to reduce production cost and due to easy availability. The prevalent heat of Tanzania has been kept in mind by using normal till paper. Felix has already won two important prizes in the engineering field and hopes to found his own company to distribute the Kadiri, once he acquires his degree. Developing countries may not see the Kadiri for a while because Felix believes the risks involved in accepting the Kadiri are still too great for small and medium-sized companies.
Via: Primidi
